Based on John O'Hara's stories about a rebellious 1930s youth (John Savage) getting his start in a journalistic career. Whitehead: Gig Young. Dr. Malloy: Biff McGuire. Mrs. Malloy: Peggy McCay. Edith: Kathleen Quinlan. Lonnie: Janis Paige. Lintzie: Frank Campanella. A.k.a. "Gibbsville: The Turning Point of Jim Malloy." Directed by Frank D. Gilroy.