Barbara Stanwyck (Double Indemnity) is Karen Duncan, a famous concert pianist living her dream until she's stricken with tuberculosis. She's sent to Swiss sanatorium to rest, unaware her illness is terminal. There she falls for her caretaker, Dr. Anthony Stanton (David Niven), who has trouble getting her to face the seriousness of the condition. With the help of her neighbor (Joan Lorring), Karen rebels against Dr. Stanton's strict rules and eventually meets a dashing racecar driver, (Richard Conte). Soon, Karen is sneaking out into town to meet him.
Meanwhile, back at the clinic, it becomes clear that women are just dying from the same mysterious disease. Karen begins to understand the gravity of her illness and must decide whether it's worth risking her life for love.
This bittersweet tearjerker was is based on a story by Erich Maria Remarque (All Quiet on the Western Front).
Director: Andre De Toth
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, David Niven, Richard Conte, Gilbert Roland
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Romance
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