Wendy Hiller

Separate Tables (1958) starring Rita Hayworth, Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Burt Lancaster, Wendy Hiller

Synopsis of Separate Tables

A look into the lives of several residents at a seaside hotel …. Where guest have their meals at separate tables. They all share one trait – loneliness.  John Malcolm is a hard-drinking man, engaged to the hotel owner Pat Cooper. His life is turned upside down…, When a former love, Ann Shankland shows up after she hears of his engagement. She clearly wants him back. But he sees nothing positive that can result from renewing their relationship.  Her narcissism masks a deep fear of growing old alone and unloved.