Good acting and a great song

jjnxn-1

Sentimental wartime drama with Oscar nominated Susan Hayward strong in the lead. She certainly makes Eloise's transformation from a nice young woman full of hope to the bitter drunk she becomes compelling and isn't afraid to also be unlikable as some actresses might. Dana Andrews is fine as her love interest but the strongest supporting performance comes from Robert Keith as Susan's father. This includes a scene that is surprisingly frank for the times dealing with hasty wartime marriages and the realities once the war is over. Based on the only J.D. Salinger story he ever allowed to be adapted, he hated the results, its not a great film but certainly an enjoyable one particularly if you are a Hayward fan.

score 9/10

jjnxn-1 11 May 2013

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