ToId she has an incurabIe disease that has left her with ten months to Iive, Mary Scott (Margaret SuIIavan, The Shop Around the Corner) keeps the news a secret and vows to make the most of her remaining time with husband Brad (Wendell Corey, Rear Window) and their tweIve-year-oId daughter, PoIly (Natalie Wood, Splendor in the Grass). When she notices a growing attraction between Brad and his new assistant, Chris Radna (Viveca Lindfors, King of Kings), Mary sees an opportunity to secure a happier future for her famiIy. After hearing that Chris is planning to leave town, Mary first persuades her to stay. Then, after spiriting Brad away for a second honeymoon, she leaves Polly with Chris so that they can bond in the hope that her husband's affair wiIl blossom once she's gone. No Sad Songs For Me is a tear-jerker from cinematographer-turned-director RudoIph Maté (The Dark Past, Paula) with splendid performances aIl-around, especiaIIy from SuIIavan in her finaI feature role. |