Anyone who has rose colored glasses on about the days of Classic Hollywood will find their lenses crack if they watch this film. It tells the (often ugly) truth about show business and how ruthless it can be, how many bad choices are made by people who really want to be good but just can't seem to do it, how shallow it all is, and how deceived se can be by the idea of fame and fortune, when the price you pay comes way too high.
Jack Palance did an excellent job here, though I think John Garfield (who played the role on Broadway), had he lived, would have gotten the part and brought a b it more edge to it. Ida Lupino was her usual superb self, and her last scene at the end gave me chills. Rod Steiger was a bit over-the-top for me, but still okay, and Shelley Winters made you feel sympathy for her character and all she went through.
Worth watching, but not if you're looking for light entertainment.
Jack Palance did an excellent job here, though I think John Garfield (who played the role on Broadway), had he lived, would have gotten the part and brought a b it more edge to it. Ida Lupino was her usual superb self, and her last scene at the end gave me chills. Rod Steiger was a bit over-the-top for me, but still okay, and Shelley Winters made you feel sympathy for her character and all she went through.
Worth watching, but not if you're looking for light entertainment.
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