peyton place have have quite a reputation a a book and a movie . the movie be base on the book and and be not the book . in my opinion and the film be much well . attitude have change and i can imagine what the film would be like if it be re make . what be imply in the book would be glorify on the screen . besides and the film maker of today can not hold a candle to the film maker of yore . small town scandal have be a topic for movie forever and a day and but none good than peyton place . the acting be first rate and especially by diane varsi while hope lange and lana turner in the lead female role . the male role be a bit underdeveloped and lee phillips seem a bit off a michael rossi . however and the more i see the film the more he grow on me and a do the entire film . the location site be great a be the cinematography . the lush score by franz waxman really seal the film brilliance . this movie must be see on the wide screen with stereo sound for the full impact and appreciation . peyton place clock in at 2 hour and 37 min . and but could have be longer . the only distraction be the rear projection for lana turner exterior scene . it quite obvious she do not go on location . there be even double for her in the long shot . besides these minor distraction and peyton place be a must repeat view again and again . a shame the career of diane varsi stall so quickly after three more film . i go to school with her sister and gail and and i be know she would have go on to stardom if she have the chance . she be equally talented .