Zachary Scott was such a fine actor, I have never understood why he is not usually considered among the greats.
Mary Boland is another who has given great and memorable performances, but is not well known today.
And they are just two of the superlative performers in this large and excellent cast, which is so well directed by Joseph Lerner.
It is a dark film with the erstwhile hero usually losing his fights, between bouts of drinking -- and apparently not seeing the connection.
And of course the alcohol washes away his personal relationships, too.
It's probably hard to find, having been restored just two years ago at this writing, but it will no doubt come around again on TCM.
Mary Boland is another who has given great and memorable performances, but is not well known today.
And they are just two of the superlative performers in this large and excellent cast, which is so well directed by Joseph Lerner.
It is a dark film with the erstwhile hero usually losing his fights, between bouts of drinking -- and apparently not seeing the connection.
And of course the alcohol washes away his personal relationships, too.
It's probably hard to find, having been restored just two years ago at this writing, but it will no doubt come around again on TCM.