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06/03/1953 Drama 1h 36m
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Overview

A mismatched couple's marital problems come to the surface when the husband develops an interest in their pretty boarder.

  1. Daniel Mann

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Burt Lancaster

    Doc Delaney

  2. Shirley Booth

    Lola Delaney

  3. Terry Moore

    Marie Buckholder

  4. Richard Jaeckel

    Turk Fisher

  5. Philip Ober

    Ed Anderson

  6. Edwin Max

    Elmo Huston

  7. Lisa Golm

    Mrs. Coffman

  8. Walter Kelley

    Bruce Cunningham

  9. Ned Glass

    Man at AA Meeting (uncredited)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-05-08
I'd never heard of this film until I stumbled upon it today, and boy - what a stumble. Shirley Booth turns in one of the most intense performances I have ever seen. "Lola" is married to recovering alcoholic "Doc" (Burt Lancaster) and they live a meticulously ordered life with her the housewife and he at the hospital. As the story transpires, we learn a little more of what has driven them to their current scenario whilst she yearns for companionship. To that end she rents out their spare room to student "Marie" (Terry Moore). Initially, "Doc" isn't sure, but he takes a shine to the girl - if no...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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