A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.
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- TriviaAs the start of production neared, Ava Gardner got cold feet about co-starring with Clark Gable, whom she had idolized since childhood. Arthur Hornblow asked Gable to call her, and he told her: "I'm supposed to talk you into doing this thing. But I'm not going to. I hated it when they did that to me. But I hope you change your mind, kid, I think it would be fun to work together." The two remained friends for life.
- GoofsWhen Vic and Kay are lying on the beach at night, the background of the sea is a still shot; the waves stay fixed during the entire scene.
- Quotes
Tie Sales Clerk: Anything?
Victor Albee Norman: I want a very sincere necktie.
Tie Sales Clerk: I beg your pardon?
Victor Albee Norman: I want something that makes me seem sincere. You know, honest; genuine; upright; trustworthy.
Tie Sales Clerk: Well... um, here's a handpainted one in four colors; at thirty-five dollars. Is that sincere enough?
Victor Albee Norman: I think, my friend, any more sincerity would be downright foolhardy.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Inside the Dream Factory (1995)
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- Budget
- $2,439,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1