Green Dolphin Street (1947)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Victor Saville

Writers:

Elizabeth Goudge (novel)
Samson Raphaelson (writer)

Release Date:

5 November 1947 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Romance | Drama

Tagline:

A Fiery Girl Who Dares The Dangers Of The Sea And A Savage Land... Fighting For The Love Of A Bold Adventurer!

Plot:

Sophie loved Edmund, but he left town when her parents forced her to marry wealthy Octavius. Years later...

Plot Keywords:

New Zealand | Navy | Beautiful Woman | Priest | Sea Captain

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 3 nominations

Cast

Lana Turner	...	Marianne Patourel
Van Heflin	...	Timothy Haslam
Donna Reed	...	Marguerite Patourel
Richard Hart	...	William Ozanne
Frank Morgan	...	Dr. Edmond Ozanne
Edmund Gwenn	...	Octavius Patourel
Dame May Whitty	...	Mother Superior
Reginald Owen	...	Captain O'Hara
Gladys Cooper	...	Sophie Patourel
Moyna MacGill	...	Mrs. Metivier
Linda Christian	...	Hine-Moa
Bernie Gozier	...	Jacky-Poto
Patrick Aherne	...	Kapua-Manga
Al Kikume	...	A Maori
Edith Leslie	...	Sister Angelique

Runtime:

140 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

Australia:PG (TV rating) | Australia:G | Finland:K-16 | USA:Approved (certificate #12224)

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Trivia:

Gregory Peck and Laraine Day were slated to appear in the starring roles.

Quotes:

Marianne Patourel: [Discussing William's love for Marguerite] But when you wrote to my father you lied. You asked for my hand in marriage.
William Ozanne: I didn't lie. Listen to me, Marianne. I love you.
Marianne Patourel: Listen to more lies! You never loved me! You loved *her*. But you sent for me. Why?
William Ozanne: It wasn't a lie. It was o -
Marianne Patourel: Why did you send for me?
William Ozanne: I'll tell you, Marianne. Now I must tell you. I never wanted you to know. I never thought you would ever find out. But now...
Marianne Patourel: What did you never want me to find out?
William Ozanne: That I accidentally wrote your name instead of Marguerite's in the letter to your father.
Marianne Patourel: [She looks crushed] You accidentally wrote my name? Our whole marriage has been a... slip of the pen?
William Ozanne: Marianne...
[...]

Movie Connections:

Featured in Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir (2001) (TV)

Powerful Story, Good Acting

Green Dolphin street is a very wonderful movie. Many people would probably not sit through the whole thing because it is old, it's in black and white, etc. However, if you actually take the time to watch it you will find that it is a wonderful story and it delivers powerful life lessons. Lana Turner plays Marrianne beautifully, she gives a convincing portrayal of a stubborn, slightly pushy, but kind and caring girl. Donna Reed plays her younger sister, Marguerite, a sweeter, gentler girl. The reason I love the story so much is because of the girls' strength and determination throughout all the twists and turns that are thrown at them. Neither of them ever gives up hope, each of the characters works through every problem he or she comes across and never forgets the importance of love and commitment. The story is poignant and beautiful, it makes me cry.