Something to Live For (1952)
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Synopsis of Something to Live For
Something to Live For is the last of director George Stevens' "small" films, before he concentrated full-time on such blockbusters as Shane and Giant. Joan Fontaine plays a popular actress who descends into alcoholism. Ray Milland, in an unofficial extension of his Lost Weekend role, plays a reformed drunkard who comes to Fontaine's rescue. He encourages her to join Alcoholics Anonymous--one of the first times that this organization was given any kind of screen treatment. Milland's concern strains his relationship with his wife (Teresa Wright), who doubts that Ray's interest in Fontaine is merely humanitarian. But Milland refuses to endanger his marriage no matter how strong his feelings towards Fontaine--nor how much the audience wants him to. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Something to Live For
- Joan Fontaine - Jenny Carey
- Teresa Wright - Edna Miller
- Douglas Dick - Baker
- Harry Bellaver - Billy
- Frank Orth - Waiter
- Helen Spring - Mrs. Crowley
- Patric Mitchell - Johnny Miller
- Korla Pandit - Hindu Man
- Richard Barron - Headwaiter
- Alex Akimoff - Waiter
- Lee Aaker - Alternate Boy
- Arthur Tovey - Desk Clerk
- Slim Gaut - Derelict
- Gloria Dea
- John Indrisano - Party Guest
- Jo Gilbert - Woman in Telephone Booth
- Laura Elliot
- Marcel dela Brosse
- Maurice Cass
- Paul Maxey - Hoffstater
- Jeanne Lafayette - Frenchwoman
- Sue Carlton - Intellectual
- Raymond Bond - Box Office Man
- Charles Andre - Frenchman
- Erville Alderson - Critic
- Kerry Vaughn - Cocktail Waitress
- Mary Field
- Douglas Spencer - Joey
- Patsy O'Byrne
- Ray Milland - Alan Miller
- Richard Derr - Tony Collins
- Herbert Heyes - Mr. Crowley
- Paul Valentine - Albert
- Robert Cornthwaite - Young Man
- Rudy Lee - Chris Miller
- Paul Newlan - Bartender
- King Donovan - Stage Manager
- Helen Dickson
- Jean Acker - Wife
- Harold W. Miller - European
- Al Kunde
- Josette Deegan
- Genevieve Bell
- Peter Hansen
- Norman Field - Man
- Donald Dillaway
- Charles Dayton - Stage Cast
- Ida Moore
- George Lynn - Executive
- Sherry Jackson
- Helen Brown - Miss Purdy
- Mari Blanchard - Hatcheck Girl
- Judith Allen - Woman
- Eric Alden - Pharoah
- Dulce Daye - Actress
- Cora Shannon - Old Ladies
- Rolfe Sedan
- Director(s):
- George Stevens
- Writer(s):
- Dwight Taylor
- Producer(s):
- George Stevens
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