Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Mjeteconer Just perfect...

Bergorks If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Melanie Bouvet The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

vincentlynch-moonoi There are some problems with this film, but overall I liked it.Problem # 1: Olivia deHavilland was 39 years old when this film was made, but the part was of a 20-something young lady. She's still lovely and almost pulls it off, but when you think that GWTW was 16 years earlier...well, that kinda stuck in my mind. And, BTW, just why did she have to have a Swedish accent??? Nevertheless, deHavilland is a superb actress, and when you put her age out of the equation, her acting is -- as always -- excellent.Problem # 2: Frank Sinatra became quite a good actor, but in my view that potential doesn't show through here. He is totally unconvincing as a med student and future doctor, although later in the film he seems to be more comfortable in the role.Problem # 3: What did directors see in Gloria Grahame? The first half of this film follows the two med students -- Robert Mitchum and Frank Sinatra -- through medical school. Mitchum can't afford medical school, in part because his father (Lon Chaney, Jr.) is a drunk and has squandered all his money. So, Mitchum marries a sweet girl (Olivia deHavilland) for her limited savings.The second half of the film follows Mitchum into practice in a small city. Here, another solid performance by a veteran character actor -- Charles Bickford as the local doctor -- adds to the stature of the film. This part of the story revolves around Mitchum's floundering to discover his own strengths as a man, which is only resolved when he finally fails -- attempting to save his mentor (Bickford). Unfortunately, he gets sidelined along the way with an affair with an almost laughable Gloria Grahame sham of a role.The most interesting surprise in this film is the outstanding performance by Broderick Crawford. Crawford as a Dr. Gillespie type? It seemed like such as odd role for Crawford, but he excels in it! To be honest, it surprised me at how effective Robert Mitchum was in the male lead, here (although he took second billing to DeHavilland). Lon Chaney, Jr. was effective as the alcoholic father, unfortunately apparently type casting. You'll also see Jesse White, Harry Morgan, and Lee Marvin in minor roles.I think this is quite a good film, and I'm surprised at how little known it is today. Recommended at least once...and maybe even for your DVD shelf.

MarieGabrielle Some excellent performances here. Olivia De Havilland is also surprisingly believable in the role of Kris, the nurse whom Robert Mitchum decides will help him through medical school (she has the money) Frank Sinatra is also worth mentioning. I did not always like some of his performances but he is a stand out here. As a kind of conscience for Mitchum. He actually becomes enraged when Mitchum cynically decides he will marry Kris, so that he can pay his tuition for medical school. There is a cameo role with Lon Chaney, Jr. as Mitchum's father, who is a hopeless alcoholic. The scene is very effective as Mitchum conveys disgust and hatred for his father, and his father with dark sad eyes says; you are missing something, you don't have the soul to help people.One amusing note is when Mitchum asks his professor of surgery for financial aid. The man does help him- his salary is $9,000.00. This was a princely sum in 1955, apparently. Wow, how things have changed.The story continues as Mitchum graduates medical school and interns in the small fictional town of Greenville. All is well until he meets femme fatal Gloria Grahame who is wealthy and widowed. The type of woman a doctor should have (according to 1955 stereotypes) At any rate Charles Bickford is Dr. Runcklemann, who is a country doctor and takes Mitchum under his wing. He runs the county hospital in Greenville with a big heart, and concern for the community. Mitchum is affected by him, and when Runcklemann dies on the table during surgery, he suddenly realizes how he lost sight of what matters in life. Will Kris take him back?.This film is unusual and has several stand-out performances. Highly recommended. 9/10

itsmebetty One of the best movies I have ever see! The everyday events in our lives and the downfalls are prominent throughout this movie. A dedicated medical student trying to play God once he has hung his shingle out for the World to see, finds that when he has made the ultimate mistake, that he is merely a mortal man only. He then attempts to make amends to his "wife" and deals with fixing the damages, he has caused since their marriage. The dedication to the medical and nursing professions is presented in a marvelous way. When Marsh sees the dedication in his wife's nursing abilities and the death of his dearest friend, then he comes to grips with his superior attitude. Its a magnificent movie, and if anyone throws rocks at it, then they have no concept of life and the snares thereof. YO! Its just plain good! bee jay.... PS...does anyone have a copy of this movie for sale? Thanks.

caa821 I have always liked Robert Mitchum and his performances. In some of his movies, it is in spite of his phlegmatic style and persona - in this movie, this characteristic makes his lead character more compelling. I recently saw the picture for the first time in a number of years, on our local PBS station, which has a weekly program airing two vintage films. The host, a local area personality and true expert on classic cinema, mentioned how the director was concerned with this cast. Mitchum, Sinatra, Lon Chaney, Broderick Crawford and Myron McCormick were all individuals known to "bend the elbow,." However, despite their late-night activity after a day's shooting, there were no disruptions which affected the film's completion or the quality of work. The same for Gloria Grahame's history of being a difficult actress with whom to work, and Olivia de Havilland's being the opposite in real life from her placid screen character.This film, viewed now, still has a story and central character (Mitchum's Dr. Marsh), as compelling as they were 50 years ago; at the same time, it presents an outstanding, classic viewing of the noir style of the 1950's. The other characters, and story line, are also indicative of this period, cleanly-defined, and as "black-and-white" as the genre.It is also interesting (and amusing, without detracting from the story) to note Mitchum was only a year younger than de Havilland - a bit long-in-tooth to portray even a medical student, and someone whom the story depicted as, say, about 10 years her junior. Given Sinatra's "second banana" work here, as in "From Here to Eternity," it is also interesting to see him at the beginning his re-ascent from the demise of his earlier status during the late 40's/earlier 50's. Following the period of this picture, he rose to become perhaps the greatest icon is entertainment history during the next three decades.This is one of those films - fully-enjoyable in its own right - but with these many other interesting, fascinating aspects as well.