Something to Live For
Synopsis
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
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Ray Milland
Alan Miller
Joan Fontaine
Jenny Carey
Teresa Wright
Edna Miller
Herbert Heyes
Crawley
Douglas Dick
Baker
Richard Derr
Tony Collins
Harry Bellaver
Billy
Paul Valentine
Albert Forest
Ed Agresti
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Alex Akimoff
Waiter (uncredited)
Eric Alden
Pharaoh (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Critic (uncredited)
Richard Barron
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Lavonne Battle
Slave Girl (uncredited)
Genevieve Bell
Old Lady (uncredited)
Mari Blanchard
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
Raymond Bond
Box Office Man (uncredited)
Helen Brown
Miss Purdy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Taylor
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Something to Live For
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Dwight Taylor
Victor Young
George Barnes
Tom McAdoo, William Hornbeck
George Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
George Stevens
Director
Dwight Taylor
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
George Stevens
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Tom McAdoo
Editor
William Hornbeck
Editor
Hal Pereira
Production Design
Walter H. Tyler
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something to Live For
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What is Something to Live For about?
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
Who directed Something to Live For?
Something to Live For was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in Something to Live For?
The principal cast of Something to Live For includes Ray Milland, Joan Fontaine, Teresa Wright, Herbert Heyes, Douglas Dick.
When was Something to Live For released and how long is it?
Something to Live For was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Something to Live For?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something to Live For was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something to Live For?
Something to Live For holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).