Something to Live For
1952 · 89 MIN · IMDB 6.4 · 464 VOTES · DIR. George Stevens
Overview
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
Dialogue Timeline — 706 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:49 So I want you to meet this guy I'm going out with tonight. Okay?
00:05:29 I think it would be good for this church to listen to a younger voice.
00:07:16 Hello?
00:09:22 Hello.
00:11:05 She gets up on this cross, and then there's just no talking to her.
00:13:01 - She looks so familiar to me. - She's an actress. Viveca St. John.
00:14:44 Nate...
00:16:57 One of the things I love about you...
00:19:08 ...a touchy-feely, mother-daughter relationship like on TV and the movies...
00:21:27 Well, I'm glad to hear you say that. Because that's what it is.
00:23:24 - I have school tomorrow. - I'll write a note!
00:25:14 She would sit next to his crib and read him these stories for hours.
00:27:00 ...so that I don't get raped.
00:29:00 ...and it all becomes about them!
00:31:37 H-E-L-L.
00:33:40 He's still alive. You can still see him.
00:36:27 Jesus, Mom, I'm starting to feel like Anne Frank.
00:38:21 You probably like George Will.
00:40:25 ...but I'm 17 years old now, and I have my own life.
00:42:29 You fucking coward!
00:44:48 Sorry. Nobody's ever laughed at that. I should know better.
00:47:16 ...I was, like, a total wreck.
00:49:42 I'm not a religious man, but I do believe in God.
00:52:07 Thanks for coming today.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed706
Dialogue density7.9 lines / min
First line00:01:49
Final line00:52:07
Production Record
DirectorGeorge Stevens
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes464