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The Happy Ending
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The Happy Ending

1969-12-21 · 112 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales. Now it's 16 years later; Fred has had an affair, and Mary drowns her sorrows in pills and booze, a dangerous combination that nearly resulted in her death the year before. As Mary rushes off to the Bahamas for a relaxing escape from her crumbling marriage, she reflects on the past and wonders just where it all went wrong.

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Directors
Richard Brooks
Production companies
Pax Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean SimmonsJean SimmonsMary Wilson
John ForsytheJohn ForsytheFred Wilson
Shirley JonesShirley JonesFlo Harrigan
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesSam
Teresa WrightTeresa WrightMrs. Spencer
Dick ShawnDick ShawnHarry Bricker
Nanette FabrayNanette FabrayAgnes
Bobby DarinBobby DarinFranco
Tina LouiseTina LouiseHelen Bricker
Kathy FieldsMarge Wilson
Karen SteeleKaren SteeleDivorcee
Gail HensleyBetty
Eve BrentEve BrentEthel
William O'ConnellWilliam O'ConnellMinister
Barry CahillBarry CahillHandsome Man
Miriam BlakeCindy
Erin MoranErin MoranMarge as a Child (uncredited)
Ingrid BergmanIngrid BergmanSelf - Actress in 'Casablanca' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartSelf - Actor in 'Casablanca' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sue CollierAlice (uncredited)

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