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B.F.'s Daughter

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In New York, restless Polly Fulton (Barbara Stanwyck), the daughter of wealthy industrialist B.F. Fulton (Charles Coburn), meets economics professor Tom Brett (Van Heflin) and falls for him despite his radically differing views from her father. Although Tom tries to avoid Polly when he discovers her identity, the two eventually decide to marry in spite of B.F.'s disapproval. But Polly jeopardizes the marriage when she secretly arranges to advance Tom's career, and he finds out about it.

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Steve D Sometimes frustrating but beautifully acted. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Barbara Stanwyck is always good. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member a look at high society but also a good melodrama Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Weak soaper with rich industrialist's daughter, Barbara Stanwyck, falling for lefty academic, Van Heflin. Of course the marriage does not go well or else it wouldn't be a soaper. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In New York, restless Polly Fulton (Barbara Stanwyck), the daughter of wealthy industrialist B.F. Fulton (Charles Coburn), meets economics professor Tom Brett (Van Heflin) and falls for him despite his radically differing views from her father. Although Tom tries to avoid Polly when he discovers her identity, the two eventually decide to marry in spite of B.F.'s disapproval. But Polly jeopardizes the marriage when she secretly arranges to advance Tom's career, and he finds out about it.
Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
Edwin H. Knopf
Screenwriter
Luther Davis
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 24, 1948, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 16, 2010
Runtime
1h 48m