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Director:
Mark Robson
Writers:
Julius J. Epstein (writer)
Philip G. Epstein (writer)
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Release Date:
21 January 1950 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. more
User Comments:
One of Ms. Hayward's best. more (15 total)

Cast

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Dana Andrews ... Walt Dreiser

Susan Hayward ... Eloise Winters
Kent Smith ... Lewis H. Wengler
Lois Wheeler ... Mary Jane
Jessie Royce Landis ... Martha Winters
Robert Keith ... Henry Winters
Gigi Perreau ... Ramona
Karin Booth ... Miriam Ball
Todd Karns ... Her Escort (as Tod Karns)
Phillip Pine ... Sergeant Lucey
Martha Mears ... Nightclub Singer
Edna Holland ... Dean Whiting

Jerry Paris ... Usher at Football Game
Marietta Canty ... Grace
Barbara Woodell ... Red Cross receptionist
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
98 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Finland:S | Sweden:15
Company:
Samuel Goldwyn Company, The more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Debut of Jessie Royce Landis. more
Quotes:
Eloise Winters: Just two puffs on a cigarette and I'll be happy. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Polyester (1981) more
Soundtrack:
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14 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
One of Ms. Hayward's best., 21 September 2001
10/10
Author: bravesfaninco

As a fan of Susan Hayward's, this is one of her best films. I still cry every time I see it. The story is timeless and touching. A must see!

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