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Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) | Criteria

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Come Back, Little Sheba

English • 1952 • 1h 36m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

A mismatched couple's marital problems come to the surface when the husband develops an interest in their pretty boarder.

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Cinematography by James Wong Howe
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September 2022
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Marriage Stories
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Additions: July 2020
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Additions: January 2020
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Credits

Crew

DirectorDaniel Mann

WriterKetti Frings

CinematographerJames Wong Howe

ComposerFranz Waxman

ProducerHal B. Wallis

Cast

Burt Lancasteras Doc Delaney

Shirley Boothas Lola Delaney

Terry Mooreas Marie Buckholder

Richard Jaeckelas Turk Fisher

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Starring Burt Lancaster

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as Ed Anderson

Edwin Maxas Elmo Huston

Lisa Golmas Mrs. Coffman

Walter Kelleyas Bruce Cunningham

Ned Glassas Man at AA Meeting (uncredited)

William Haadeas Hospital Intern (uncredited)

Virginia Hallas Blonde in Restaurant (uncredited)

Anthony Jochimas Mr. Cruthers (uncredited)

Peter Leedsas Milkman (uncredited)

Kitty McHughas Pearl Stinson, AA Member (uncredited)

Paul McVeyas Postman (uncredited)

Beverly Mookas Judy Coffman (uncredited)

Virginia Mullenas Henrietta Colby, AA Member (uncredited)