# Come Back, Little Sheba (1953)

> A recovering alcoholic and his emotionally dependent wife confront the fragile resentments beneath their long, loveless marriage when a young boarder enters their home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59784

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Daniel Mann
- Cast: Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth, Terry Moore, Richard Jaeckel, Philip Ober, Edwin Max, Lisa Golm, Walter Kelley
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044509/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, claustrophobic, poignant, classic film night, serious drama evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss, where a couple confronts their past and future.

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