Poignant drama in which successful commerical artist Egan takes to drink after the death of his small daughter. His drinking gets worse and worse, and though he wants to stop, he can't, not even given the support of devoted wife London and the advice of doc Mattau. His recovery only
comes after meeting a man in a similar position. They give each other the support and understanding needed to kick the habit. Egan goes on to create an organization (presumably Alcoholics Anonymous) operating under the premise that only a drunk can help a drunk. The film helps ensure realism by
using downtown Los Angeles as a backdrop. Egan convincingly portrays the problems of a drunk ...
Released:
1958
Rated:
NR
Length:
105 mins