One of the few films in which you see grown men cry. If the title 'The Snake Pit' hadn't already been used it would have been perfect for this extremely talky melodrama (obviously based on a play) with an amazing cast written by Clifford Odets; one of several writers active in Hollywood who by the nature of their profession could put their frustrations into words.
Jack Palance as a movie star earning a mere $5000 a week makes an unlikely victim; but you have to feel sorry for anyone who has to put up with Rod Steiger's tears (based on Mayer) and tantrums (based on Cohn).
Jack Palance as a movie star earning a mere $5000 a week makes an unlikely victim; but you have to feel sorry for anyone who has to put up with Rod Steiger's tears (based on Mayer) and tantrums (based on Cohn).