The Age of Innocence was written by Edith Wharton and published in1920. ... "(160) Wharton provides us with extensive imagery in her book, but Martin Scorsese's film version has the ability to bring these scenes to life. ... It takes superb acting to bring Wharton's characters to life, and that's exactly what The Age of Innocence possesses. ... She is Countess Ellen Olenska, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, who also does an excellent job portraying one of Wharton's characters. ... Because of these elements, director Martin Scorsese has presented an interpretation of ...

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