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Hayward's Oscar-nominated performance highlights this moving account of actress Lillian Roth's struggle with alcoholism. Colorized version available.
Original Release
12/25/1955
US Release
12/25/1955
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Susan Hayward | Lillian Roth |
| Richard Conte | Tony Bardeman |
| Eddie Albert | Burt McGuire |
| Jo Van Fleet | Katie Roth |
| Don Taylor | Wallie |
| Ray Danton | David Tredman |
| Margo | Selma |
| Virginia Gregg | Ellen |
| Don 'Red' Barry | Jerry |
| David Kasday | David as a Child / David - as a Child |
Directors
Writers
Helen Deutsch, Jay Richard Kennedy, Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, Gerold Frank
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Susan Hayward | Lillian Roth |
| Richard Conte | Tony Bardeman |
| Eddie Albert | Burt McGuire |
| Jo Van Fleet | Katie Roth |
| Don Taylor | Wallie |
| Ray Danton | David Tredman |
| Margo | Selma |
| Virginia Gregg | Ellen |
| Don 'Red' Barry | Jerry |
| David Kasday | David as a Child / David - as a Child |
| Carole Ann Campbell | Lillian as a Child / Lillian - as a Child |
| Peter Leeds | Richard |
| Tol Avery | Fat Man |
| Don Anderson | Party Guest |
| Walter Bacon | Alcoholics Anonymous Patient |
| Brandon Beach | Party Guest |
| Mary Bear | Wife |
| Margaret Bert | Woman at Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting |
| Larry J. Blake | Alcoholics Anonymous Member |
| Lulu Mae Bohrman | Party Guest |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Lawrence Weingarten | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1956 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1956 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Black-and-White | Nominated |
| 1956 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White | Nominated |
| 1956 | Oscar | Best Costume Design, Black-and-White | Won |
| 1956 | Golden Globe | Most Promising Newcomer - Male | Won |
