Reporter Charles Wills, in Paris to cover the end of World War II, falls for the beautiful Helen Ellswirth following a brief flirtation with her sister, Marion. After he and Helen marry, Charles pursues his novelistic ambition while supporting his new bride with a deadening job at a newspaper wire service. But when an old investment suddenly makes the family wealthy, their marriage begins to unravel — until a sudden tragedy changes everything.
A cynical war correspondent becomes entangled with a beautiful, troubled woman in post-World War II Paris. He falls deeply in love and marries her, but her extravagant lifestyle and volatile emotions begin to strain their relationship. As he tries to navigate her complexities and his own career ambitions, the shadows of the past and the allure of Paris create a dramatic and ultimately tragic situation.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with many critics praising Elizabeth Taylor's performance and the Parisian setting, but some found the narrative melodramatic and predictable. Audiences were drawn to the star power and romantic setting, contributing to its moderate commercial success.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available in a summarized format, but the film is generally remembered for its star-studded cast and glamorous depiction of Paris.
The film was loosely based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story 'Babylon Revisited', though the adaptation significantly altered the plot and characters to fit a Hollywood romantic drama mold.
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