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Told she has an incurable disease that has left her with ten months to live, Mary Scott (Margaret Sullavan, The Shop Around the Corner) keeps the news a secret and vows to make the most of her remaining time with husband Brad (Wendell Corey, Rear Window) and their twelve-year-old daughter, Polly (Natalie Wood, Splendor in the Grass). When she notices a growing attraction between Brad and his new assistant, Chris Radna (Viveca Lindfors, King of Kings), Mary sees an opportunity to secure a happier future for her family. After hearing that Chris is planning to leave town, Mary first persuades her to stay. Then, after spiriting Brad away for a second honeymoon, she leaves Polly with Chris so that they can bond in the hope that her husband's affair will blossom once she's gone. No Sad Songs for Me is a tear-jerker from cinematographer-turned-director Rudolph Maté (The Dark Past, Paula) with splendid performances all-around, especially from Sullavan in her final feature role. Newly remastered.
Original Release
04/28/1950
US Release
04/28/1950
Cast
Name | Character |
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Margaret Sullavan | Mary Scott |
Wendell Corey | Bradford 'Brad' Scott |
Viveca Lindfors | Chris Radna |
Natalie Wood | Polly Scott |
John McIntire | Dr. Ralph Frene |
Ann Doran | Louise Spears |
Richard Quine | Brownie |
Jeanette Nolan | Mona Frene |
Dorothy Tree | Frieda Miles |
Raymond Greenleaf | Mr. Caswell |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Margaret Sullavan | Mary Scott |
Wendell Corey | Bradford 'Brad' Scott |
Viveca Lindfors | Chris Radna |
Natalie Wood | Polly Scott |
John McIntire | Dr. Ralph Frene |
Ann Doran | Louise Spears |
Richard Quine | Brownie |
Jeanette Nolan | Mona Frene |
Dorothy Tree | Frieda Miles |
Raymond Greenleaf | Mr. Caswell |
Urylee Leonardos | Flora - the Maid |
Michael Barrett | Truck Driver |
John Berkes | Joe - Restaurant Owner |
Harris Brown | Drunk in Lunch Wagon |
Lucile Browne | Mrs. Hendrickson |
George Bruggeman | Expressman |
Paul E. Burns | Florist |
Harry Cheshire | Mel Fenelly |
Rita Conde | Mexican Girl |
Miguel Contreras | Mexican Orchestra Leader |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Buddy Adler | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1951 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |