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Toward the end of his life F. Scott Fitzgerald is writing for Hollywood studios to be able to afford the cost of an asylum for his wife. He is also struggling against alcoholism. Into his life comes the famous gossip columnist.Enjoy the extensive Julie Kirgo liner notes and film art packaged with the Blu-ray

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Two decades after their hasty wedding, Doc (Burt Lancaster) and Lola (Shirley Booth) are stuck in a deadening and loveless marriage. Doc, who dropped out of medical school when Lola got pregnant, blames Lola for the loss of his life's dream. Lola, who never recovered emotionally from the miscarriage she suffered shortly after their wedding, still mourns the loss of her beloved dog, Sheba. When a beautiful young lodger (Terry Moore) enters their home, long-repressed emotions explode.The film is based on the Broadway play Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge. Shirley Booth, who had originated her role on the Broadway play was making her film debut and won Best Actress at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the Film Critics Circle Awards.Newsweek called the film "one of Hollywood's few outstanding movies of the year".Starring Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth, Terry Moore & Richard Jaeckel.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K scan by Paramount PicturesNEW Audio commentary by film historian Scott HarrisonBurt Lancaster Daring to Reach - vintage documentaryTheatrical TrailerOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.33:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English subtitlesLimited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies with unique artwork Top About this item From the Brand Reviews Come Back, Little Sheba