This Is My Love
This Is My Love

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This Is My Love

1954
Movie
91 min
English

A single woman tries to keep her sister from another man by framing her for her husband's murder.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Harold YoungGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman named Linda falls in love with a handsome pilot named Rick. However, her wealthy and possessive father disapproves of Rick and tries to keep them apart. Linda's father has his own romantic designs on her, leading to a complex and tragic situation. The film explores themes of forbidden love, manipulation, and the destructive nature of obsession.

Critical Reception

This Is My Love was not widely critically acclaimed upon its release, often being categorized as a melodramatic and somewhat overwrought romance. While some appreciated the performances, particularly Linda Darnell's, the film's plot was frequently seen as contrived and dated, even for its time. Audience reception was mixed, with its dramatic intensity not resonating universally.

What Reviewers Say

  • Performances, especially from Linda Darnell, are often cited as a redeeming quality.

  • The plot is frequently described as melodramatic, predictable, and overly sensational.

  • The film's themes of possessiveness and forbidden love are handled with a lack of subtlety.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Furies' and was based on a novel by Niven Busch, but was significantly reworked and retitled during production.

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