Storyline

There is no way to write a "spoiler"---is there actually somebody somewhere who, ten minutes into this 1950's film, wouldn't know where it is going and will end up---since it is a strictly written-by-the-numbers corruption and redemption meller that finds: number 1, a doctor returns from the Korean War to his Pennsylvania mining hometown, (and 2) must choose between dedicating himself to treating the suffering poor (or 3) build himself a swank office and get rich by flattering wealthy women with imaginary ailments. Throw in elements no. 5,Lizabeth Scott as a rich, spoiled, twice-divorced woman with a lip stiffer than his, and number 6, Dianne Foster as a nurse bent on helping all mankind, and there are no surprises left, especially if one take note of the name of Irving Wallace among the writers, the title and Scott billed above Foster. The only surprise here is that this film wasn't from Universal-International and directed by Douglas Sirk.—Les Adams

Plot Keywords

male female relationship, dead brother, doctor patient relationship, romantic relationship, jealous woman, possessive female, male objectification, redemption, mother son relationship, female sexual predator, female female relationship, female jealousy, manipulative female, manipulative mother, smother mother, taming of the shrew, mining town, high society, corruption

Short Review

Slow. Mostly boring. Mostly takes place in doctors offices, or homes. Finally takes an unexpected turn into more interesting action at the end.finally saw the whole thing through on late nite Movie Chanel 6-2020.

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Streaming Service

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