Something to Live For (1952)
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.
Director: George Stevens
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 7, 1952
Cast
- Ray Milland - Alan Miller
- Joan Fontaine - Jenny Carey
- Teresa Wright - Edna Miller
- Herbert Heyes - Crawley
- Douglas Dick - Baker
- Richard Derr - Tony Collins
- Harry Bellaver - Billy
- Paul Valentine - Albert Forest
- Ed Agresti - Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Alex Akimoff - Waiter (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Dwight Taylor (Screenplay)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: George Barnes
Editing: Tom McAdoo, William Hornbeck
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
infidelity, husband wife relationship, stage fright, alcoholism, unfaithfulness, recovering alcoholic, advertising agency, regeneration, alcoholics anonymous, self destructiveness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Something to Live For about?
- 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.
- Who directed Something to Live For?
- Something to Live For was directed by George Stevens.
- Who stars in Something to Live For?
- Something to Live For stars Ray Milland, Joan Fontaine, Teresa Wright, Herbert Heyes, Douglas Dick, Richard Derr.
- How long is Something to Live For?
- Something to Live For has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Something to Live For?
- Something to Live For is a Drama film.
- Where was Something to Live For produced?
- Something to Live For was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Something to Live For?
- The themes of Something to Live For include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Addiction and Recovery.