I'll Cry Tomorrow
“The frank, revealing story of Lillian Roth's life! Best-seller now a film sensation.”
Synopsis
Deprived of a normal childhood by her ambitious mother, Lillian Roth becomes a star of Broadway and Hollywood before she is twenty. Shortly before her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, David Tredman, he dies and Lillian takes her first drink of many down the road of becoming an alcoholic.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-28
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Susan Hayward
Lillian Roth
Richard Conte
Tony Bardeman
Eddie Albert
Burt McGuire
Jo Van Fleet
Katie Roth
Don Taylor
Wallie
Ray Danton
David Tredman
Margo
Selma
Virginia Gregg
Ellen
Don 'Red' Barry
Jerry
David Kasday
David as a Child
Carole Ann Campbell
Lillian as a Child
Peter Leeds
Richard
Tol Avery
Fat Man
Timothy Carey
Derelict (uncredited)
Veda Ann Borg
Waitress (uncredited)
Eve McVeagh
Partygoer (uncredited)
Ruth Storey
Marge Belney (uncredited)
Bill Walker
Porter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Deutsch, Jay Richard Kennedy
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- I'll Cry Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Helen Deutsch, Jay Richard Kennedy, Gerold Frank, Mike Connolly, Lillian Roth
Alex North
Arthur E. Arling
Harold F. Kress
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Helen Deutsch
Screenplay
Daniel Mann
Director
Jay Richard Kennedy
Screenplay
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'll Cry Tomorrow
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What is I'll Cry Tomorrow about?
Deprived of a normal childhood by her ambitious mother, Lillian Roth becomes a star of Broadway and Hollywood before she is twenty. Shortly before her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, David Tredman, he dies and Lillian takes her first drink of many down the road of becoming an alcoholic.
Who directed I'll Cry Tomorrow?
I'll Cry Tomorrow was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in I'll Cry Tomorrow?
The principal cast of I'll Cry Tomorrow includes Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Eddie Albert, Jo Van Fleet, Don Taylor.
When was I'll Cry Tomorrow released and how long is it?
I'll Cry Tomorrow was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for I'll Cry Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'll Cry Tomorrow was composed by Alex North.
Is I'll Cry Tomorrow based on a book or true story?
I'll Cry Tomorrow is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gerold Frank", Book: "Mike Connolly", Book: "Lillian Roth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'll Cry Tomorrow?
I'll Cry Tomorrow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).