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In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
During World War II, a USO entertainer named Sarah Gray travels to England to perform for American troops. While there, she embarks on a passionate and tumultuous affair with a married American lieutenant colonel, an encounter that profoundly impacts both their lives amidst the backdrop of war.
The Proud and Profane received mixed to positive reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised Marilyn Monroe's performance and the film's attempt at a more mature drama, others found the storyline conventional and predictable. The film was a modest commercial success.
Marilyn Monroe delivers a compelling performance in a more serious role.
The wartime romance is engaging but follows a somewhat familiar dramatic arc.
Visually, the film effectively captures the atmosphere of wartime England.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating Marilyn Monroe's dramatic portrayal and the film's romantic elements set against the wartime backdrop. Some viewers found the plot predictable but still enjoyed the performances.
Marilyn Monroe's character, Sarah Gray, was originally written as a more subdued woman, but Monroe insisted on making her a more overtly sensual and complex figure, drawing parallels to her own public persona.
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"Lee" (Deborah Kerr) travels to the French colony of New Caledonia to do what she can for the war effort and after a brief conversation with her boss "Kate" (Thelma Ritter) we discover that she's gone all that way because her husband was ki...