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The Romance of Rosy Ridge

1947 1h 45m Drama List
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In the divided state of Missouri after the Civil War, allegiances to the North and South separate many communities. When Southerner Gill MacBean (Thomas Mitchell) welcomes a stranger, Henry Carson (Van Johnson), into his home in Rosy Ridge, Gill is suspicious of Henry's loyalties. As Henry earns the family's trust -- and falls in love with Gill's daughter, Lissy Anne (Janet Leigh) -- he convinces the residents of Rosy Ridge to overcome their prejudices.

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Virginia Graham The Spectator I cannot say this is a really good film, but it is not a bad one either. It is, well, a film. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member saw it a long time ago. Good, thoughtful flick from the '40s Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member is the film debut of janet leigh Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the divided state of Missouri after the Civil War, allegiances to the North and South separate many communities. When Southerner Gill MacBean (Thomas Mitchell) welcomes a stranger, Henry Carson (Van Johnson), into his home in Rosy Ridge, Gill is suspicious of Henry's loyalties. As Henry earns the family's trust -- and falls in love with Gill's daughter, Lissy Anne (Janet Leigh) -- he convinces the residents of Rosy Ridge to overcome their prejudices.
Director
Roy Rowland
Producer
Jack Cummings
Screenwriter
Lester Cole
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 45m
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