Phillip Ainley (Ray Milland) is a happily married University professor with a young son. His house burns down killing his family. He turns to alcohol and bitterness. Fellow co-workers Tom Lawry (John Hodiak) and Katherine Mead (Nancy Reagan) try to help him.
I didn't know Nancy Reagan was an actress back in the day until I started watching TCM. It makes sense. I wouldn't say she's great or anything. She's solid in that 50's way. While I like the subject matter, the movie itself isn't great drama. It's a lot of talk with limited pace. It's a bit stale. It may be the directing, the acting, or the general vibe. There isn't a Brando in the bunch. I imagine some new acting style could really feast on this material.
I didn't know Nancy Reagan was an actress back in the day until I started watching TCM. It makes sense. I wouldn't say she's great or anything. She's solid in that 50's way. While I like the subject matter, the movie itself isn't great drama. It's a lot of talk with limited pace. It's a bit stale. It may be the directing, the acting, or the general vibe. There isn't a Brando in the bunch. I imagine some new acting style could really feast on this material.