The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Mary Scott learns she only has ten months to live before dying of an incurable disease. She manages to keep the news from her husband, Brad and daughter, Polly. She tries to make every moment of her life count, but her effort is weakened by the discovery that Brad is interested in his assistant, Chris Radner. But when she learns that Brad does indeed love her and not Chris, and that Chris is leaving town, she realizes what she must do to ensure the future happiness of Brad and Polly. She persuades Chris to stay, makes a genuine friend of her and watches Polly grow towards Chris.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Rudolph MatéDirector
- Howard E. KochScreenplay
- George DuningOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Margaret SullavanMary Scott
- Wendell CoreyBradford 'Brad' Scott
- Viveca LindforsChris Radna
- Natalie WoodPolly Scott
- John McIntireDr. Ralph Frene
- Ann DoranLouise Spears
- Richard QuineBrownie
- Jeanette NolanMona Frene
- Dorothy TreeFrieda Miles
- Raymond GreenleafMr. Caswell
- Urylee LeonardosFlora - the Maid
- Michael BarrettTruck Driver (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookcancerincurable disease