The fate of four people from different walks in life come together as they travel to Los Angeles on the same plane. The weather plays tricks along the way, so they divert to unexpected destinations where all get a chance to know each other a little bit better. The viewer gets to know their troubled lives in flashbacks, a device mainly used to fill in the blanks in cinematic terms. After an accident ends the lives of three of these newly found friends, it is the task of the survivor to go see the families that were left behind, trying to piece together the puzzle in his mind.
Directed by Jean Negulesco, this Twentieth Century Fox entry of 1952, showed on a classic movie channel recently. The film is not often seen these days. The scenario by the great Nunnally Johnson is based on a story written by I.A.R Wylie. There are good appearances by the interesting cast that was put together. The actresses have the best parts in the movie. Shelley Winters, Beatrice Straight, and Bette Davis are perfectly cast. Gary Merrill, Michael Rennie, Keenan Wynn do a fine job for Mr. Negulesco.
Directed by Jean Negulesco, this Twentieth Century Fox entry of 1952, showed on a classic movie channel recently. The film is not often seen these days. The scenario by the great Nunnally Johnson is based on a story written by I.A.R Wylie. There are good appearances by the interesting cast that was put together. The actresses have the best parts in the movie. Shelley Winters, Beatrice Straight, and Bette Davis are perfectly cast. Gary Merrill, Michael Rennie, Keenan Wynn do a fine job for Mr. Negulesco.