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A Balasaur Score of 57 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, Metacritic 54/100. Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do. Most of the 648 1950s drama movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic54/100
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Stuart HeislerDirector
- Katherine AlbertScreenplay
- Dale EunsonScreenplay
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bette DavisMargaret Elliot
- Sterling HaydenJim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
- Natalie WoodGretchen
- Warner AndersonHarry Stone
- Minor WatsonJoe Morrison
- June TravisPhyllis Stone
- Paul FreesRichard Stanley
- Robert WarwickR.J. an Aging Actor at Party
- Barbara LawrenceBarbara Lawrence
- Fay BakerFaith
- Herb VigranRoy
- Marie BlakeThe Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
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Themes
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