The screen dares to open the strange and savage pages of a shocking bestseller!

Starring: Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling, Frank Faylen, Mary Young

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Ever have the DT's?... You will, brother... After all, you're just a freshman. Wait 'till you're a sophomore. That's when you start seeing the little animals. You know that stuff about pink elephants? That's the bunk. It's little animals!" - Bim Nolan

Why watch this? ... when does a person hit the point where enough is enough?

Plot Summary: Don Birnam is an aspiring writer whose struggle with alcoholism consumes his life. As his brother Wick and girlfriend Helen try to support his recovery, Don evades their efforts and descends into a destructive four-day drinking binge. The film explores the harsh realities of addiction, showcasing the impact on his relationships, his writing ambitions, and his physical and mental health.

Dad's Preview: This painful film confronts the topic of alcoholism and it's devastating effects. Don is a writer with a drinking problem. Over a weekend, he blows off numerous promises, steals money, hocks his girlfriend's coat, and ends up in an alcoholic ward called the "Hangover Plaza". This film pulls no punches and we see how booze can get its hooks into a regular, intelligent person. The film won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Ray Miland).

Paramount Pictures