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Lora Meredith (Lana Turner), a white single mother who dreams of being on Broadway, has a chance encounter with Annie Johnson (Juanita Moore), a black widow. Annie becomes the caretaker of Lora's daughter, Suzie (Sandra Dee), while Lora pursues her stage career. Both women deal with the difficulties of motherhood: Lora's thirst for fame threatens her relationship with Suzie, while Annie's light-skinned daughter, Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner), struggles with her African-American identity.
Original Release
03/20/1959
US Release
03/20/1959
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lana Turner | Lora Meredith |
| John Gavin | Steve Archer |
| Sandra Dee | Susie (16) |
| Susan Kohner | Sarah Jane (18) |
| Robert Alda | Allen Loomis |
| Dan O'Herlihy | David Edwards |
| Juanita Moore | Annie Johnson |
| Karin Dicker | Sarah Jane (8) |
| Terry Burnham | Susie (6) |
| John Vivyan | Young Man |
Directors
Writers
Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott, Fannie Hurst
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lana Turner | Lora Meredith |
| John Gavin | Steve Archer |
| Sandra Dee | Susie (16) |
| Susan Kohner | Sarah Jane (18) |
| Robert Alda | Allen Loomis |
| Dan O'Herlihy | David Edwards |
| Juanita Moore | Annie Johnson |
| Karin Dicker | Sarah Jane (8) |
| Terry Burnham | Susie (6) |
| John Vivyan | Young Man |
| Lee Goodman | Photographer |
| Ann Robinson | Showgirl |
| Troy Donahue | Frankie |
| Sandra Gould | Annette / Receptionist |
| David Tomack | Mr. McKenney |
| Joel Fluellen | Minister |
| Jack Weston | Tom / Stage manager |
| Billy House | Fat Man on Beach |
| Maida Severn | Teacher |
| Than Wyenn | Romano |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ross Hunter | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1960 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1960 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1960 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 1960 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
