Green Dolphin Street
Sophie loved Edmund, but he left town when her parents forced her to marry wealthy Octavius. Years later, Edmund returns with his son, William. Sophie's daughter, Marguerite, and William fall in love. Marguerite's sister, Marianne, also loves William. Timothy, a lowly carpenter, secretly loves Marianne. He kills a man in a fight, and Edmund helps him flee to New Zealand. William deserts inadvertently from the navy, and also flees in disgrace to New Zealand, where he and Timothy start a profitable business. One night, drunk, William writes Octavius, demanding his daughter's hand; but, being drunk, he asks for the wrong sister.
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Plot Summary
In 19th-century England, Marianne Patrick falls in love with the wealthy William Ostrow, but her guardian arranges for her to marry his ward, Charlie. Marianne secretly corresponds with Charlie under a false name, leading to a complex love triangle and eventual wartime drama in New Zealand.
Critical Reception
Green Dolphin Street was a box office success, becoming one of MGM's highest-grossing films of 1947. While it received mixed reviews from critics at the time, it has since gained a reputation as a melodrama with a grand, romantic sweep, and its visual style is often praised.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lush visuals and epic romantic scope.
- Criticized by some for its melodramatic plot and length.
- Lana Turner's performance was a central point of discussion.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended for Judy Garland before Lana Turner was cast, and the script was significantly altered to suit Turner's persona.
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