
Overview
A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorPhilip Dunne
WriterClifford Odets
Cast

Elvis Presley
Glenn Tyler

Hope Lange
Irene Sperry

Tuesday Weld
Noreen Braxton

Millie Perkins
Betty Lee Parsons

Rafer Johnson
Davis

John Ireland
Phil Macy

Gary Lockwood
Cliff Macy
William Mims
Uncle Rolfe Braxton

Raymond Greenleaf
Dr. Underwood
Christina Crawford
Monica George

Robin Raymond
Flossie

Charles Arnt
Mr. Parsons (uncredited)

Walter Baldwin
Mr. Spangler (uncredited)

Pat Buttram
Mr. Longstreet (uncredited)
Linden Chiles
Doctor (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp
Man at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)

Doreen Lang
Mrs. Parsons (uncredited)

Alan Napier
Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
Ron Nyman
Man at Hospital Bazaar (uncredited)

Jason Robards Sr.
Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
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Keywords
writinggarageoathdoctor
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026










