In this classic version of Theodore Dreiser`s novel quot;An American Tragedy,quot; George Eastman (Montgomery Clift), the nephew of a wealthy industrialist, is excluded from high society and given a blue-collar job at his uncle`s factory.

While ascending the ranks of the company, George becomes romantically involved with co-worker Alice Tripp (Shelley Winters).

However, when he is introduced to socialite Angela Vickers (Elizabeth Taylor), he quickly falls for her, leading to a tragic love triangle.