Mein Glück in deine Hände (1950): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1950, Mein Glück in deine Hände is a drama film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 88 minutes. “A Story of the Lonesome Cry in Many Women's Hearts...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mary Scott learns she only has ten months to live before dying of an incurable disease. She manages to keep the news from her husband, Brad and daughter, Polly. She tries to make every moment of her life count, but her effort is weakened by the discovery that Brad is interested in his assistant, Chris Radner. But when she learns that Brad does indeed love her and not Chris, and that Chris is leaving town, she realizes what she must do to ensure the future happiness of Brad and Polly. She persuades Chris to stay, makes a genuine friend of her and watches Polly grow towards Chris.

Who’s in it. Mein Glück in deine Hände stars Margaret Sullavan as Mary Scott, Wendell Corey as Bradford 'Brad' Scott, Viveca Lindfors as Chris Radna and Natalie Wood as Polly Scott, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mein Glück in deine Hände has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mein Glück in deine Hände page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mein Glück in deine Hände tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.