From Here to Eternity

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Classic Hollywood | Los Angeles Times

Fred Zinnemann's "From Here to Eternity," based on the best-selling novel by James Jones, had its New York premiere on this date in 1953.Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed and Ernest Borgnine starred in the classic drama. The film earned eight Academy Awards including best film, director, supporting actor for Sinatra and supporting actress for Reed. Photo of Lancaster and Kerr in their famous love scene courtesy of AP.