A fabulous World War II environment is the highlight of this TV drama that stars Barbara Bain and Kay Lenz as mother and daughter finding conflict while they are out of summer camp. There are hardly any men there because of the war, and Lenz begins to hang out with a group of sailors on leave. When her mother becomes friendly with camp counselor
Michael Moriarty, Lenz is jealous, especially after finding out that her father is going into active duty.
The troubled Lenz gets herself into some very difficult situations, and nearly ends up in more trouble when sailor Bruno Kirby takes things a little too far, causing her to nearly lose her virginity in a very painful way. It's a very emotional scene, one step short of rape, and fortunately Kirby redeems himself in the last moment. You really feel the pain for this girl who wants to be a woman but isn't really ready to go all the way, and it is an honest, horrifying scene.
Then there's Debralee Scott, a rambunctious girl who wants to go to Hollywood to be the next Rita Hayworth (but is closer to Eve Arden), always looking for a good time no matter the consequences. The sweet Mildred Dunnock is really terrific as a kind old lady who seems to have had nothing but tragedy in her life yet always manages to find a smile, even through her tears. That's the kind of performance that brings awards, and she'll really melt your heart. This is the type of film that after you've seen it, you'll realize it's better than what you thought while watching it.
The troubled Lenz gets herself into some very difficult situations, and nearly ends up in more trouble when sailor Bruno Kirby takes things a little too far, causing her to nearly lose her virginity in a very painful way. It's a very emotional scene, one step short of rape, and fortunately Kirby redeems himself in the last moment. You really feel the pain for this girl who wants to be a woman but isn't really ready to go all the way, and it is an honest, horrifying scene.
Then there's Debralee Scott, a rambunctious girl who wants to go to Hollywood to be the next Rita Hayworth (but is closer to Eve Arden), always looking for a good time no matter the consequences. The sweet Mildred Dunnock is really terrific as a kind old lady who seems to have had nothing but tragedy in her life yet always manages to find a smile, even through her tears. That's the kind of performance that brings awards, and she'll really melt your heart. This is the type of film that after you've seen it, you'll realize it's better than what you thought while watching it.