One Too Many

Dec 1, 1950

1h 50m

★ 0.0

Is There One In Your House?

Overview

A once-famous concert pianist has had her career ruined by her alcoholism. Her husband and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous try to help her recover.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Hallmark Productions

Hygienic Productions

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Cast

Helen Mason

Ruth Warrick

Bob Mason

Richard Travis

Ginger Mason

Ginger Prince

Michael Sullivan

Rhys Williams

Billy Leighton

William Tracy

Dr. Foster

Onslow Stevens

Mrs. Sullivan

Mary Young

Kenneth Simes

Thurston Hall

Walt Williams

Larry J. Blake

Frank J. Emery

Victor Kilian

Johnny Emery

Buzzy Bookman

Mr. Boyer

Lyle Talbot

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