Come Fill the Cup
“A man with a thirst for trouble!”
Synopsis
Alcoholic newspaperman Lew Marsh hits bottom, loses his job and is rehabilitated by Charley Dolan. After six years on the wagon he gets his job back and devotes himself to other recovering alcoholics.
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James Cagney
Lew Marsh
Phyllis Thaxter
Paula Copeland
Raymond Massey
John Ives
James Gleason
Charley Dolan
Gig Young
Boyd Copeland
Selena Royle
Mrs. Dolly Copeland
Larry Keating
Julian Cuscaden
Charlita
Maria Diego
Sheldon Leonard
Lennie Garr
Douglas Spencer
Ike Bashaw
John Kellogg
Don Bell
William Bakewell
Hal Ortman
John Alvin
Travis Ashbourne - Reporter
Jack Carr
Cully Yates (uncredited)
Henry Blair
Bobby - Copy Boy(uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Al - Bartender at Blue Pencil(uncredited)
Morgan Brown
Bartender (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Steve - Newspaperman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf
- Original Title
- Come Fill the Cup
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff, Harlan Ware
Ray Heindorf
Robert Burks
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Henry Blanke
Producer
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
Ivan Goff
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Frequently Asked Questions About Come Fill the Cup
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Come Fill the Cup about?
Alcoholic newspaperman Lew Marsh hits bottom, loses his job and is rehabilitated by Charley Dolan. After six years on the wagon he gets his job back and devotes himself to other recovering alcoholics.
Who directed Come Fill the Cup?
Come Fill the Cup was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Come Fill the Cup?
The principal cast of Come Fill the Cup includes James Cagney, Phyllis Thaxter, Raymond Massey, James Gleason, Gig Young.
When was Come Fill the Cup released and how long is it?
Come Fill the Cup was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Come Fill the Cup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Come Fill the Cup was composed by Ray Heindorf.
Is Come Fill the Cup based on a book or true story?
Come Fill the Cup is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harlan Ware".