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The Revolt of Mamie Stover

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In 1941, prostitute Mamie Stover (Jane Russell) has no choice but to flee San Francisco when the police turn on her and want her out of town. Figuring Hawaii would be a great place to begin anew, Stover books a trip aboard a Honolulu-bound boat, where she happens to meet writer Jim Blair (Richard Egan), who is quite taken with the former streetwalker. However, when the ship reaches Hawaii, Stover soon falls back into her old ways and begins working at a nightclub, much to Blair's dismay.

Critics Reviews

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Ian Thomas Malone ianthomasmalone.com 08/18/2021
Russell delivers a powerful critique of capitalism's inherently sexist applications, thoroughly debunking any nobility within the military-industrial complex. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 06/07/2021
2.5/4
This adaptation of William Bradford Huie's novel offers brunette Jane Russell with atypically red hair and brunette Agnes Moorehead with atypically blonde hair. And that's about it for novelty value. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 08/18/2020
2/5
Boehm's script and Walsh's direction don't seem interested in getting to any sort of sordid realism, seemingly happy with what is never elevated beyond a soap opera. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 07/17/2009
Unusual film about a sinister woman who rises to the financial top through war profiteering. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 03/12/2009
C-
A flat romantic drama, whose only asset is seeing the buxom Jane Russell in CinemaScope. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jessica C 01/03/2020 Usually, I am all in for a good, vintage love story (and movie) but this one was more than bland. I couldn't connect with any of the actors / characters but LOVE the fashion and music. Overall, I would not recommend this. See more 07/24/2018 Raoul Walsh directed this Jane Russell vehicle which is a pleasant albeit predictable diversion. See more 03/14/2018 An engrossing film with a standout performance by the highly underrate Jane Russell. Unfortunately, censorship lessened some of the feminist themes of a woman in the 1940s trying to build her own wealth and security after being used and abused by a misogynistic society. That said, elements still remain. Definitely worth a watch. See more 05/09/2017 Jane Russell plays her role of Mamie with heartfelt emotion and greed. She had everything and did everything to spoil it. Playing a hooker overcome by greed for money. The conclusion was a bit of a let down I must say! See more s r @ScottR 12/11/2016 Frustratingly bad. The bungalow stuff was interesting. See more 02/24/2014 another pic about a hooker think 'butterfield 8" or 'klute' See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Raoul Walsh

Director

Jane Russell

Mamie Stover

Richard Egan

Jim Blair

Joan Leslie

Annalee Johnson

Agnes Moorehead

Bertha Parchman

Jorja Curtright

Jackie

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Synopsis In 1941, prostitute Mamie Stover (Jane Russell) has no choice but to flee San Francisco when the police turn on her and want her out of town. Figuring Hawaii would be a great place to begin anew, Stover books a trip aboard a Honolulu-bound boat, where she happens to meet writer Jim Blair (Richard Egan), who is quite taken with the former streetwalker. However, when the ship reaches Hawaii, Stover soon falls back into her old ways and begins working at a nightclub, much to Blair's dismay.
Director
Raoul Walsh
Producer
Buddy Adler
Screenwriter
Sydney Boehm
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 1956, Original
Runtime
1h 32m