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Susan Hayward gives a stunning, Oscar-nominated portrayal as Broadways Lillian Roth in this true story of an alcoholics wretched decline and her eventual, courageous recovery. Year: 1956
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Susan Hayward has a signature role in Ill Cry Tomorrow, a pedal-to-the-metal look at the troubled times of singer Lillian Roth. Hayward snagged her fourth Oscar nomination for the part, which takes Roth from humble beginnings through great stardom and finally into a hell of alcoholism and recovery. The movie delivers on a couple of tendencies of its era (1956): a fresh frankness about addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm had come out the year before), plus some handy psychoanalyzing of the heroine--in this case, Roths problems are laid at the feet of her pushy stage mother (Jo Van Fleet). With all the sturm und drang, theres not a lot of room for songs, but we do get to hear vintage tunes such as "Sing You Sinners" and "When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin Along." Hayward does her own singing, and she can best be described as a belter rather than a singer ("belter" describes her acting style, too). Also in the cast, portraying the men at various stages of Roths life, are Ray Danton, Eddie Albert, and Richard Conte (trailing the aura of violent noir behind him) Daniel Mann directed, just after his duties on The Rose Tattoo. Its a slice of Fifties melodrama, the kind that hasnt aged particularly well, but if you appreciate Haywards customary pull-it-from-the-guts style, youll be engrossed. --Robert Horton
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :Warner Brothers
Label :Warner Home Video
Manufacturer :Warner Home Video
MPN :WARD79719D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Warner Home Video
Publisher :Warner Home Video
UPC :012569797192
EAN :0012569797192
Price :$19.98USD
Lowest Price :$11.09USD
Customer ReviewsI like the old stuff.
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
great old movie. they just dont make them anymore. this is good.
acting is great, etc.
Very good indeed.
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
The thing that makes this movie so amazing is the forthright way alcoholism is presented, especially since this was in the fifties. the recovery is a little too formulaic, but given the time constraints, it works.
True Boozehound
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
I really do believe this is a true and harrowing account of an alcoholic woman, Lillian Roth. They put everything in the movie they could in the 50s. I read her book Ill Cry Tomorrow. In the book she went through even worse than what is shown in the movie. Alcoholism ruined her career as a singer and actress in the 30s and 40s. She never completely recovered what could have been a brillant career but at least she conquered alcoholism and was able to live a reasonably happy life. Susan Hayward is brillant, a no-nonsense, nitty-gritty actress who brings the heroine of the story to painful, real life. This is a disease which could easily happen to a lot of people who never think it could. It shows very clearly the progression from the first drink to irresponsible drinking to that first miserable drink she didnt want but had to have and the horror that followed. This disease can put a person in a very vulnerable position where they can be easily abused by others who pretend to help. This is a must-see for people who even think they might have a problem!
Susan Hayward knocks it out of the ballpark again
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
Not to give the story plot away but this is an intense movie about stage mothers, great success, and a person that goes to the height of stardom only to dive deep down in the murky abyss of alcohol, only to rise up again. This has all the elements of an all too real problem many people face in life, whether you are a celebrity or not. If there are any substancea abusers in your family, this is the movie to watch.
Ill Cry Tomorrow
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
For Susan Hayward fans, this movie is a must. In terms of her performance I rate her 10 out of 10. Excellent supporting cast. Very good production and wonderful music. It is a movie that tugs at the heart. Overall a 6 tissue box rating.
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