The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
Peter and Delilah are a married couple running a roadside café in Nevada. Their stable partnership turns rocky, though, with the arrival of the sultry Sally, a waitress who catches Peter's wandering eye. Delilah strikes back by hiring Sally's boyfriend as a waiter. Sally is initially dismissive of Peter's advances, but when he wins $40,000 in a lottery, she quickly pounces, turning on the charm and eyeing the easy life.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard WhorfDirector
- Patricia ColemanWriter
Cast
- Philip DornPeter Donay
- Mary AstorDelilah Donay
- Felix BressartJohnny
- Gloria GrahameSally Murfin
- Marshall ThompsonFreddie Bilson
- Curt BoisBrillon
- Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Talford
- Arthur WalshWillie
- Jessica TandyRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Hume CronynRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Carlyle Blackwell Jr.Quartet Leader (uncredited)
- Ava GardnerMinor Role (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
waitressmarriagerestaurant ownermistressgold diggeryoung couplelottery ticketunfaithful husbandloyal wifehappy endinglottery winner