The Country Girl is a 1954 American drama film written and directed by George Seaton and starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and William Holden.
Adapted by Seaton from Clifford Odets's 1950 play of the same name, the film is about an alcoholic has-been actor who is given one last chance to resurrect his career.
Director Bernie Dodd watches a number performed by fading star Frank Elgin and suggests that he be cast in the leading role.
At a party to celebrate the play's opening, Bernie believes Georgie will be free to leave Frank and tells her that he loves her.
The Gala West Coast Premiere took place at the Stanley Warner Theatre, Wilshire Blvd.
The critical response was very favorable with Bosley Crowther of The New York Times writing, "The Country Girl comes along fitly as one of the fine and forceful pictures of the year.
"[3] Variety summed it up with "[a]n exceptionally well performed essay on an alcoholic song man, with Bing Crosby the one carrying on a bottle romance, Country Girl is high on boxoffice punch.