The Gift of Love (1958)
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The Gift of Love is a remake of 1946's Sentimental Journey, with Lauren Bacall in the role originated by Maureen O'Hara. Upon learning that she hasn't long to live, Bacall, the devoted wife of Robert Stack, adopts young Evelyn Rudie so that her husband will never be lonely. After his wife's death, however, the pragmatic Stack grows weary of little Evelyn, who prefers a "fantasy world" to real life. Stack returns the girl to the orphanage, whereupon Bacall's spirit intervenes to set things right. The material was maudlin back in 1946, and even more so in 1958; still, it's nice to see that Lauren Bacall could play a sweet, benign role when given the opportunity. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jean Negulesco
Synopsis of The Gift of Love
The Gift of Love is a remake of 1946's Sentimental Journey, with Lauren Bacall in the role originated by Maureen O'Hara. Upon learning that she hasn't long to live, Bacall, the devoted wife of Robert Stack, adopts young Evelyn Rudie so that her husband will never be lonely. After his wife's death, however, the pragmatic Stack grows weary of little Evelyn, who prefers a "fantasy world" to real life. Stack returns the girl to the orphanage, whereupon Bacall's spirit intervenes to set things right. The material was maudlin back in 1946, and even more so in 1958; still, it's nice to see that Lauren Bacall could play a sweet, benign role when given the opportunity. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Gift of Love
- Lauren Bacall - Julie Beck
- Evelyn Rudie - Hitty
- Anne Seymour - McMasters
- Joseph Kearns - Mr. Rynicker
- Robert Stack - Bill Beck
- Lorne Greene - Grant Allan
- Edward Platt - Dr. Miller
- Director(s):
- Jean Negulesco
- Writer(s):
- Luther Davis
- Producer(s):
- Charles Brackett
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