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I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955)

Director: Daniel Mann

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From Time Out Film Guide

A 1953 appearance on American TV's This Is Your Life brought forgotten '20s and '30s musical star Lillian Roth back into the limelight, courageously revealing the drink problems which destroyed her career. An autobiography followed, and then this no-holds-barred showcase for Hayward, who makes the emotional neediness of a woman who had her childhood stolen by the ambitions of a stage mother (Van Fleet, superb) touching but never mawkish, and then barrels into the drunken scenes with almost worrying intensity. Although the biopic format renders the action somewhat episodic, Mann's reputation as an actor's director is bolstered by further striking contributions from abusive charmer Conte and doubt-riddled AA mentor Albert. Susan Hayward was well worth her Oscar nomination, but had to wait three years before she won one for her performance in I Want To Live!

Author: TJ 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Time Out Film Guide

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  • Gilbert Loera said...
    Posted on Jan 16 2008 14:07 I will buy the dvd definitely! I highly recommend this film to all of you who like high drama! Mission Hills Ca
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  • gilbert loera said...
    Posted on Jan 16 2008 14:05 Loved this movie. Miss Hayward was stupendous in this movie!
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Director: Daniel Mann

Producer: Lawrence Weingarten

Cast: Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Edward Albert, Jo Van Fleet, Don Taylor, Jack Daley, Ray Danton, Margo, Virginia Gregg full cast

Duration: 117 mins


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