Come Fill the Cup
Seen it?1951 | 113 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves watching the truth get chased down and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Alcoholic newspaperman Lew Marsh hits bottom, loses his job and is rehabilitated by Charley Dolan. After six years on the wagon he gets his job back and devotes himself to other recovering alcoholics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas
- James CagneyLew Marsh
- Phyllis ThaxterPaula Copeland
- Raymond MasseyJohn Ives
- James GleasonCharley Dolan
- Gig YoungBoyd Copeland
- Selena RoyleMrs. Dolly Copeland
- Larry KeatingJulian Cuscaden
- CharlitaMaria Diego
- Sheldon LeonardLennie Garr
- Douglas SpencerIke Bashaw