John Ives James Gleason as Charley Dolan Sheldon Leonard as Lennie Garr Reception The film earned an estimated $1.9 million in US theatrical rentals in 1951. Awards and nominations References External links Review of film at Variety 1951 films 1951 drama films American drama films American black-and-white films Films about journalists Films about alcoholism Warner Bros. films Films directed by Gordon Douglas Films scored by Ray Heindorf 1950s English-language films 1950s American films