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An idealistic journalist enters the rough world of newspaper publishing as the "Miss Lonelyhearts" columnist. His emotional concerns for the many people who write to him become so intense that it begins to threaten his own personal life. Academy Award Nominations: Best Supporting Actress--Maureen Stapleton.
Synopsis
Adam White is an idealistic young man who has just been hired by a newspaper to write its "Lonelyhearts" column. Unfortunately, he immediately butts heads with cynical editor William Shrike, who believes that White's lovelorn are imposters. To prove Shrike wrong, White decides to become personally involved with one of his advice-seekers. He chooses Fay Doyle, whose husband is handicapped and unable to make love to her. One thing leads to another, and White ends up bedding Fay. However, White soon begins to suspect that Fay might not be on the level. Could Shrike be right after all?
Film Notes
Film debuts for director Vincent J. Donehue, and actress Maureen Stapleton.
Additional cast: Don Washbrook (Older Brother), John Washbrook (Younger Brother), Mary Alan Hokanson (Edna), John Galludet (Bartender), Lee Zimmer (Jerry).
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