This movie is a great Forgotten gem! Anthony Quinn is a real pig in this film and it's hard to have sympathy for him. Shirley Booth is the wife in denial who tears your heart out. Earl Holliman as the oldest son will most likely be like his father in 20 years. Shirley MacLaine as the daughter needs to be slapped into reality at times. They both give great performances. Clint Kimbrough plays the youngest son, Billy, as an effete Mam's Boy who might be having sexual orientation issues. But his performance is so outstanding as he is the only member of the cast (besides Booth) who seems to truly understand the nature of his character! Certainly Booth enables her husband and even keeps defending him, even after tragedy strikes. Her two older children are very self centered and don't help the situation. The youngest son is trying to find himself but is heartbroken when he realizes the truth about his nasty father. A great film which should be released on DVD. Great acting by all the principals (Especially Booth and Kimbrough)! Worth an hour and a half of your time!
