(New York City and another town, possibly Pittsburgh; 1953)
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When Avery Bullard (1896-1953) the president of the nations third biggest furniture manufacturer drops dead from a stroke, it sets off a fight for corporate control among his five vice-presidents. Who will get the presidency, will it be the philanderer, the tightwad, the loyalist, the innovator, or the guy who just wants to retire? Excellent cast and intriguing premise mostly wasted by plodding script, though closing scene in cathedral like boardroom almost makes up for films other faults. Nicely shot, with innovative opening sequence where we see the last few minutes of Bullards life through his own eyes. Nina Foch received and Oscar nomination.
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