Come Back, Little Sheba Movie Review 1952

Unsettling drama about a worn-out housewife, her abusive, alcoholic husband and a comely boarder who causes further marital tension. The title refers to the housewife's despairing search for her lost dog. Booth, Lancaster, and Moore are all excellent. Based on the play by William Inge, this film still packs an emotional wallop.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS
Running time 99 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

On the Rocks, Marriage, Adapted from a Play

Cast

Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth, Terry Moore, Richard Jaeckel, Philip Ober, Lisa Golm, Walter Kelley

Cinematography

James Wong Howe

Director

Daniel Mann

Producer

Hal B. Wallis, Paramount Pictures

Awards

Oscars 1952: Actress (Booth); Cannes 1953: Actress (Booth); Golden Globes 1953: Actress--Drama (Booth); N.Y. Film Critics 1952: Actress (Booth).