Come Back, Little Sheba (1952 film)
- Burt Lancaster: Doc Delaney
- Shirley Booth: Lola Delaney
- Terry Moore: Marie Buck Holder
Sweeping back, little Sheba is an American feature film from the year 1952. The film was made after the play Come back, little Sheba! ( Original title: Come Back, Little Sheba ) by William Inge.
Action
Lola and Doc Delaney Delaney are a seemingly happily married couple. Lola wants to rent a room in her house. Your husband Doc does not know. The young student Marie accepts the offer gladly. Even the husband is finally ready to establish the girl with him. Marie is used to substitute the daughter Delaney, for the couple's life is affected by the early death of her daughter. Doc Delaney was the mourning of the daughter of an alcoholic and this problem has survived only recently. First, the little dog Sheba should replace the loss of the daughter. But the little dog ran away. Marie is now cared for by their loyal surrogate mother Lola, replacing daughter and dog. Jealousy at the Delaney's coming on, as the young Turk Marie Fisher gets to know. Lola is afraid to lose their spare daughter while Doc feels more than just father feelings for the attractive girls.
Background
Shirley Booth was since the 1930s, a successful stage actress on Broadway. Sweeping back, little Sheba was her first film role. She was at the time of the shooting about 50 years old. The role of Lola they had already played in the premiere production of the play on Broadway. The theater directing in 1950 also adopted Daniel Mann. The role of Doc Delaney played Sidney Blackmer.
Reviews
" Subtle staged marriage drama, unusually captivating in the atmosphere, characterization and representation. "
Awards
Shirley Booth was honored for her performance in 1953 with the Oscar and the Golden Globe Award. Terry Moore ( Supporting Actress ) and Warren Low ( average ) received Oscar nominations. The film also took part in the competition of the Cannes Film Festival in 1953 and received a prize for best drama. Shirley Booth was mentioned by the jury commended for their outstanding performance.