The Happy Ending

The Happy Ending

Year: 1969

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard Brooks

DramaSong and danceEnduring stories of family and marital dramaPassion and romanceCharming romances and delightful chemistry

Marriage is portrayed as a $30 billion industry, and for Fred and Mary it becomes a painful reality. Sixteen years after Fred’s proposal, his affair has shattered their union, and Mary’s reliance on pills and alcohol nearly costs her life. Seeking a fresh start, she heads to the Bahamas, where she reflects on the years and wonders how their fairy‑tale promise dissolved.

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