Something to Live For

Something to Live For

6.9IMDb Score
Released:1952-03-07
Genre:Drama
Duration:89 min
Director:George Stevens
Actors:Ray Milland, Joan Fontaine, Teresa Wright, Herbert Heyes, Douglas Dick
Production:Paramount Pictures

Overview:

Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.

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