

Drama
Overview
A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
Top Cast


Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Harry Dawes
Humphrey Bogart
Harry Dawes


Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner
Maria Vargas
Ava Gardner
Maria Vargas


Edmond O'Brien
Edmond O'Brien
Oscar Muldoon
Edmond O'Brien
Oscar Muldoon


Marius Goring
Marius Goring
Alberto Bravano
Marius Goring
Alberto Bravano


Valentina Cortese
Valentina Cortese
Eleanora Torlato-Favrini
Valentina Cortese
Eleanora Torlato-Favrini


Rossano Brazzi
Rossano Brazzi
Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
Rossano Brazzi
Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini


Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sellars
Jerry
Elizabeth Sellars
Jerry


Warren Stevens
Warren Stevens
Kirk Edwards
Warren Stevens
Kirk Edwards


Franco Interlenghi
Franco Interlenghi
Pedro Vargas
Franco Interlenghi
Pedro Vargas


Mari Aldon
Mari Aldon
Myrna
Mari Aldon
Myrna
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