Anyone know this Movie Name?? Old black and white Hollywood film (40s), can't remember the name, luvable character down on his luck from drinking or gambling or homeless, but end is happy, with a group in a soup kitchen or outdoor area with wooden tables.
Anyone know this Movie Name?? I have this faint memory of a film I'd like to locate and see again. I know these details are vague, but I'm hopeful if anyone can figure this out, it will be one of you on reddit! MOVIE: Black-and-white American film, likely 1940s. Main character is an older man, short/stocky build, warm and friendly (not gruff) — think an older version of Charles Winninger, or somewhere between him, Edward G. Robinson, and Ernest Borgnine in general look. He was down on his luck, possibly due to gambling or drinking, and was homeless or very poor for at least part of the film (not sure which). Dramatic tone overall, not really a comedy. No child character. No family reunion, no holiday/Christmas setting, no wedding. Near the end, there's an outdoor scene, possibly a soup-kitchen type setting, where other down-and-out/working-class men — his friends — are celebrating him. He's wearing a tuxedo (for some event, not a wedding) with his bow tie popped/undone. Possibly a happy ending.