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
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.9/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 25% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 54/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.2/1049 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 57 | 100% |
Key crew
- Dale EunsonScreenplay
- Stuart HeislerDirector
- Katherine AlbertScreenplay
- 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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