

Drama · Romance
Overview
Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.
Top Cast


Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Margaret Elliot
Bette Davis
Margaret Elliot


Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Sterling Hayden
Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester


Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood
Gretchen
Natalie Wood
Gretchen


Warner Anderson
Warner Anderson
Harry Stone
Warner Anderson
Harry Stone


Minor Watson
Minor Watson
Joe Morrison
Minor Watson
Joe Morrison


June Travis
June Travis
Phyllis Stone
June Travis
Phyllis Stone


Paul Frees
Paul Frees
Richard Stanley
Paul Frees
Richard Stanley


Robert Warwick
Robert Warwick
R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Robert Warwick
R.J. an Aging Actor at Party


Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence


Fay Baker
Fay Baker
Faith
Fay Baker
Faith
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