The Helen Morgan Story (1957) - film review

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The Helen Morgan Story is an American film first released in 1957, directed by Michael Curtiz. The film stars Ann Blyth, Paul Newman, Richard Carlson, Gene Evans and Alan King. It has also been released under the title: Both Ends of the Candle. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Michael Curtiz
Script: Nelson Gidding, Stephen Longstreet, Dean Riesner, Oscar Saul
Photo: Ted D. McCord
Cast: Ann Blyth (Helen Morgan), Paul Newman (Larry Maddux), Richard Carlson (Russell Wade), Gene Evans (Whitey Krause), Alan King (Benny Weaver), Cara Williams (Dolly Evans), Virginia Vincent (Sue), Walter Woolf King (Florenz Ziegfeld), Dorothy Green (Mrs. Wade), Edward Platt (Johnny Haggerty), Warren Douglas (Mark Hellinger), Sammy White (Sammy White), Peggy de Castro (Singer), Cherie de Castro (Singer), Babette de Castro (Singer), Jimmy McHugh (Himself), Rudy Vallee (Himself), Walter Winchell (Himself), Iris Adrian (Louise Jensen – Secretary), Jean Andren (Bit Role), Roxanne Arlen (Showgirl), Phil Arnold (Klingman), Alphonse Bergé (Customer), Joe Besser (Bartender), Robert Bice (Guard), Nicky Blair (Vendor), Betty Blythe (Party Guest), Geraldine Bogdonovich (Young Nurse), Leonard Bremen (Drunk), Paul Bryar (Bartender), Charles Cane (Turnkey), Robert Christopher (Reporter), Robert Clarke (Party Guest), Russ Clark (Chief), Gabriel Curtis (Maitre d’), Tony Dante (Krause Hood), James Douglas (Intern), Cecil Elliott (Drunken Woman), Juney Ellis (Waitress), Joe Evans (Artist), Cliff Ferre (Master of Ceremonies), Alan Foster (Bum), Louise Glenn (B-Girl), Edmund Hashim (Henchman), Taylor Holmes (Elderly Actor on Train), Gary Judis (Usher), Donald Kerr (Club Customer), Leonid Kinskey (Stanislausky – Accordion Player), Jack Lomas (Piano Player), Rory Mallinson (Pageant Reporter), Kathy Marlowe (Girl at Bar), Eddie Marr (Director), Maurice Marsac (Dubois), June McCall (Redhead), John McKee (Inspector), Torben Meyer (Manager), Maurice Millard (Man in Knickers), Laurie Mitchell (Bit Role), Gabe Mooradian (Henchman), Juanita Moore (Lacey – Backstage Maid), Matt Moore (Bum), Corinna Mura (Guitarist), Christine Nelson (Boyish Bob Girl), Maidie Norman (Helen’s Maid), Miguel Palenzuela (Bellboy), George Ramsey (Man in Scarf), Fred Rapport (Maitre d’), Julie Reding (Cigarette Girl), Ralph Reed (Red), Walter Reed (Loring Kirk), Mary Scott (Dawn), Court Shepard (Police Lieutenant), Fred Sherman (Customs Inspector), Robert Sherman (Master of Ceremonies), Joan Sudlow (Patient), Alan Sues (Producer), Frank Sully (Vendor), John Truax (Policeman), Gloria Victor (Blonde), Herb Vigran (Jim Finney), Tito Vuolo (Tony), Napoleon Whiting (Butler), Gayne Whitman (Big Ed Wallace), Eve Whitney (Society Woman), Joan Winfield (Nurse), Sammy Wolfe (Waiter), Allen Wood (Stagehand)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 118 min; B&W
Aka: Both Ends of the Candle; Why Was I Born?

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