A Manhattan, NY call girl (Elizabeth Taylor) has a tragic affair with a rich married man (Laurence Harvey) in the film "Butterfield 8". "Butterfield 8" is a 1960 American drama which was directed by Daniel Mann and produced by Pandro S. Berman. The main stars are Taylor and Harvey. Taylor won her first Academy Award for her performance in a leading role as Gloria Wandrous. The film was based on a 1935 novel written by John O'Hara. The book and film share the same name. The film was edited by Ralph E. Winters. It was released and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in November 1960.

Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey are a pair of mismatched lovers, engaged in a steamy affair that cannot last. Both individuals, Gloria (Taylor) and Weston Liggett (Harvey), are unhappy people. They have some major emotional problems and lack true coping skills. Gloria is a model/call-girl who likes to brag about her men. She seems tough and jaded on the outside when she interacts with other people. However she confides to her best friend Steve (Eddie Fisher) that she has a subtle vulnerable side.

Gloria thinks being in love with married socialite Liggett will solve all her problems. This is probably a fatal flaw. Can a married man love and cherish her forever? Gloria and Weston seem to need something that neither is able to give. They are both too needy and insecure. Gloria comes to rely on Steve; he makes her feel okay. He is the best one to do this besides Liggett's wife, Emily.

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