Bill Austin, a struggling writer, works at home in his cold water flat while his wife, Bertie, cheerfully supports him and their small daughter, Julie. One day Bill's agent, Lucinda Ford, informs him that she has sold his novel and that it is going to be adapted for Broadway and later the movies. Overcome by his sudden wealth, Bill insists that Bertie give up her job and they move into a fashionable Connecticut home. While Bill works on his play with Lucinda, Bertie spends her time with Fran Cabrell, a martini-guzzling neighbor, and Fran's "companion," Wylie Driberg. Bill's visits to Lucinda become more frequent, and Bertie accuses him of having more than a business arrangement with his agent. In retaliation, she encourages the advances of Gar Aldrich, the film star who is to appear in Bill's play. The play finally opens on Broadway, where it is a huge success, but Bertie does not attend the performance. Later that night Bill drives to Connecticut to tell Bertie that there is no possibility of reconciliation. When Gar also arrives, however, Bill strikes him and throws him out of the house. After assuring one another that each has been faithful, Bertie and Bill decide to give their marriage another chance.Janet Leigh ... Bertie AustinVan Johnson ... Bill AustinShelley Winters ... Fran CabrellMartha Hyer ... Lucinda FordRay Walston ... Wylie DribergJeremy Slate ... Gar AldrichClaire Wilcox ... Julie AustinLee Patrick ... Mrs. SwansonDick Wessel ... Mr. LibertiDave Willock ... Dr. Leon Partridge DDS