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Overview
Release Date:
18 December 1958 (USA) moreTagline:
Dave was back and the whole town knew that trouble- and women- were close behind! morePlot:
Dave Hirsch, a writer and army veteran, returns to 1948 Parkman, Indiana, his hometown. His prosperous brother introduces him to Gwen French... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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Composer Elmer Bernstein Dies at 82 (From IMDb News. 19 August 2004)
Composer Elmer Bernstein Dies at 82 (From IMDb News. 18 August 2004)
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stylish 50s melodrama with an A cast moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Frank Sinatra | ... | Dave Hirsh | |
| Dean Martin | ... | Bama Dillert (professional gambler) | |
| Shirley MacLaine | ... | Ginnie Moorehead | |
| Martha Hyer | ... | Gwen French (schoolteacher) | |
| Arthur Kennedy | ... | Frank Hirsh | |
| Nancy Gates | ... | Edith Barclay (Frank Hirsh's secretary) | |
| Leora Dana | ... | Agnes Hirsh | |
| Betty Lou Keim | ... | Dawn Hirsh | |
| Larry Gates | ... | Prof. Robert Haven French | |
| Steve Peck | ... | Raymond Lanchak (Ginny's suitor) (as Steven Peck) | |
| Connie Gilchrist | ... | Jane Barclay (Edith's mother) | |
| Ned Wever | ... | Smitty (owner, Smitty's Bar) |
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137 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:PA (Ontario) | USA:Approved (PCA #19154) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15MOVIEmeter: 
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Average Shot Length (ASL) = 15 seconds moreGoofs:
Although the movie is set in 1948, several cars from as late as the mid-1950s can be seen in the background in certain scenes. moreQuotes:
[In reference to Dave Hirsh's Brother, Frank]Hotel Clerk: You don't look like him.
Dave Hirsh: Thanks
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Remarkable, engrossing 50s melodrama. The story is a simple one; Sinatra plays a G.I. returning home after many years' absence, during which time he's written a few unsuccessful novels and acquired a talent for gambling and drinking. Although he's brought a girl with him (MacLaine, overacting as usual) who adores him, he takes up with the local professor's daughter (Hyer), who believes in his talent and ability but doubts he can stop drinking and sleeping around. Martin is an affable presence as his friend who involves him in his gambling business.
Extraordinary direction of actors, a somewhat tired script being pushed past the point of believability often enough but carefully emotionally anchored by Minnelli's hand. Nice color photography.