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Voice in the Mirror

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
274
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Richard Egan and Julie London in Voice in the Mirror (1958)
DramaRomanceThriller

Jim Burton turns to alcohol after his daughter dies. His wife supports them while a doctor warns of mental illness risks. Seeking recovery, Jim meets alcoholic William Tobin and discovers th... Read allJim Burton turns to alcohol after his daughter dies. His wife supports them while a doctor warns of mental illness risks. Seeking recovery, Jim meets alcoholic William Tobin and discovers that helping others strengthens his sobriety.Jim Burton turns to alcohol after his daughter dies. His wife supports them while a doctor warns of mental illness risks. Seeking recovery, Jim meets alcoholic William Tobin and discovers that helping others strengthens his sobriety.

  • Director
    • Harry Keller
  • Writer
    • Lawrence B. Marcus
  • Stars
    • Richard Egan
    • Julie London
    • Walter Matthau
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    274
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Keller
    • Writer
      • Lawrence B. Marcus
    • Stars
      • Richard Egan
      • Julie London
      • Walter Matthau
    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Top Cast50

    Richard Egan
    Richard Egan
    • Jim Burton
    Julie London
    Julie London
    • Ellen Burton
    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Dr. Leon Karnes
    Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue
    • Paul Cunningham
    Harry Bartell
    Harry Bartell
    • Harry Graham
    Peggy Converse
    • Mrs. Harriet Cunningham - Paul's Mother
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Mrs. Devlin
    Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke
    • Mrs. Robbins
    Max Showalter
    Max Showalter
    • Don Martin
    • (as Casey Adams)
    Hugh Sanders
    Hugh Sanders
    • A.W. Hornsby
    Ken Lynch
    Ken Lynch
    • Frank - Bartender
    Doris Singleton
    Doris Singleton
    • Liz Perkins
    Dave Barry
    Dave Barry
    • Quintet Pianist
    Alan Dexter
    Alan Dexter
    • Bartender
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • William R. 'Bill' Tobin
    David Armstrong
    • Visitor in Waiting Room
    • (uncredited)
    Eleanor Audley
    Eleanor Audley
    • Speaker at Soup Kitchen
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Baum
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harry Keller
    • Writer
      • Lawrence B. Marcus
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      At about the 36-to-38-minute mark Harry Dean Stanton has a bit part as a hysterical mental patient.
    • Quotes
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: Why does Ellen keep bringing you around here? What does she expect a few cc's of vitamins to do?
      • Jim Burton: Ellen's a girl that lives by faith.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: And you?
      • [he scoffs]
      • Jim Burton: I miss your bedside manner, Leon.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: Well make a payment on the bill and I'll see what I can do.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: I didn't mean that. Boy, what you do to me. You know I'm really a very nice fella. You should hear me on the phone at three o'clock in the morning soothing some poor old hypochondriac; gentle, kindly, understanding. But you?
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: The Case history of the two Jim Burtons. Hey, do you know you've been coming to see me for over six years now? Your first visit was with Ellen. The two of you were wondering if she might be pregnant.
      • [-?-]
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: was quite sure. After that the usual things; a little sinus trouble, head colds, in-grown toenail. Then a few years ago, the first Jim Burton went away. And the other one - brother; hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, all down the drain. Chronic Alcoholism.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: Prognosis? There's an old Spanish proverb; the only cure for the drunkard is death.
      • Jim Burton: Those Spaniards have a way with words.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: The proverb is true. Alright, why even bother trying to figure you out?
      • Jim Burton: And do you still have that other chart? Isn't there a page or two somewhere on someone called Laura Burton? Just a few modest entries. Born, lived and died, all in three years - with a fancy Latin phrase explaining why.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: Ellen lost a child too but she didn't become a drunk.
      • Jim Burton: She didn't have to; I gave her a new child to look after. A little boy. Me.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: If it hadn't been Laura's death, you'd have found another excuse.
      • Jim Burton: Oh, can the lecture.
      • Dr. Leon Karnes: One day, you would have broken a shoelace and that would have been your excuse. You were drinking before the child died.
      • Jim Burton: I earned my own living. I didn't steal from my wife's purse and could have stopped drinking any time I wanted to.
    • Crazy credits
      FOREWORD: This is the true account of an overwhelming terror and one man's struggle to survive it. Real names cannot be used for reasons that will become obvious.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Jack Lemmon/Walter Matthau (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Voice in the Mirror
      Music by Bobby Troup
      Lyrics by Julie London
      Sung by Julie London

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 23, 1958 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How Lonely the Night
    • Filming locations
      • 643 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(The Knickerbocker Building - Jim enters Cook's Coctail Bar here)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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