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| Sally Forrest | ... |
Carol Williams
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| Keefe Brasselle | ... |
Guy Richards
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| Hugh O'Brian | ... |
Len Randall
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| Eve Miller | ... |
Phyllis Townsend
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| Lawrence Dobkin | ... |
Dr. Middleton
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Rita Lupino | ... |
Josie
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| Herb Butterfield | ... |
Walter Williams
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| Kevin O'Morrison | ... |
Red Dawson
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| Stanley Waxman | ... |
Dr. Taylor
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| Jerry Hausner | ... |
Mr. Brownlee
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John Franco | ... |
Carlos
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Lulu Mae Bohrman | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Herschel Graham | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Florence Wix | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ida Lupino | ||
Written by
| Ida Lupino | ... | (written for the screen by) and |
| Collier Young | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Norman A. Cook | ... | associate producer (as Norman Cook) |
| Ida Lupino | ... | producer |
| Collier Young | ... | producer |
Music by
| Leith Stevens | ||
Cinematography by
| Archie Stout | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Harvey Manger | ||
| William H. Ziegler | ... | (as Wm. H. Ziegler) |
Editorial Department
| David Block | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Van Nest Polglase | ||
Set Decoration by
| Joseph Kish | ||
Costume Design by
| Reta Dawson | ... | wardrobe designer: women |
| Margaret Greenway | ... | wardrobe designer: women |
Makeup Department
| James R. Barker | ... | makeup artist (as James Barker) |
| Helen Turpin | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James H. Anderson | ... | assistant director (as James Anderson) |
Sound Department
| William Randall | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Carl Gibson | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| James V. King | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Bill Neff | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Al St. Hilaire | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John E. Dowsing | ... | wardrobe: men (as John E. Dowsing Jr.) |
Music Department
| Dave Torbett | ... | orchestrator (as David Torbett) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Don Weis | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Al Bade | ... | square dance arranger / square dance caller |
| Billy Daniel | ... | choreographer / dance staged by |
| O. Leonard Huddleston | ... | medical advisor |
| Leslie Urbach | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eagle-Lion Films (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 5 Continents (1951) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Fotorama (1952) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Les Films du Camélia (2020) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After countless hours of rehearsal to perfect their routines and years of struggling to get bookings, dance duo Guy Richards and Carol Williams, who are also an offstage couple. are enjoying enough success on the nightclub circuit to make longer-term plans, like imminent marriage. Then Carol falls ill, is taken to the hospital, and is diagnosed with polio. The prognosis is good: with hard work and patience she might be able to walk again, and there's a even a slim possibility that she might dance again. She is admitted to an institution that specializes in rehabilitation for polio patients. Beyond Carol's and Guy's fears for her overall health, they still might not last as a couple, although they love each other, because of feelings of guilt and resentment about Carol's illness; also, Carol feels inferior, only being able to associate with people who are like her. Only true role models may be able to show both Carol and Guy that they can lead a happy life together. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | People don't stop loving when things go wrong! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $151,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Never Fear (1950) was the first directorial credit for actress and pioneering female director Ida Lupino, although an item in The New York Times reported that Frank Cavett was originally intended to direct. See more » |
| Goofs | A moving shadow of the camera is visible as it pulls back from Carol sitting on the edge of her bed wearing the new nightgown that Guy gave her. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Ida Lupino: Gentlemen & Miss Lupino (2021). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Why Pretend See more » |
| Crazy Credits | (opening title card) This is a true story. It was photographed where it happened. Our grateful thanks to the many who made this motion picture possible. See more » |