Something to Live For
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69% Critic Match

Something to Live For

6.9 / 10 1952 1h 29mNR English
Drama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

Alan Miller

Lead
Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Jenny Carey

Teresa Wright

Teresa Wright

Edna Miller

Herbert Heyes

Herbert Heyes

Crawley

Douglas Dick

Douglas Dick

Baker

Richard Derr

Richard Derr

Tony Collins

Harry Bellaver

Harry Bellaver

Billy

Paul Valentine

Paul Valentine

Albert Forest

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Stevens's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Something to Live For is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker