An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.
Acting
Kelly's controlled collapse—she robbed Judy Garland for this
Writing
Clifford Odets' dialogue bites like stale coffee
Direction
Seaton lets scenes breathe until they suffocate
Director
George Seaton
Bing Crosby
Frank Elgin
Grace Kelly
Georgie Elgin
William Holden
Bernie Dodd
Anthony Ross
Philip Cook
Gene Reynolds
Larry
Jacqueline Fontaine
Lounge Singer
Eddie Ryder
Ed
Robert Kent
Paul Unger
Buddy Bryan
Performer in Play (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
George Chakiris
Dancer in Play (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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