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The Forbidden Street

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In Victorian London, young Adelaide (Maureen O'Hara) is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry (Dana Andrews). His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey (Sybil Thorndike), is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert (also Andrews) swoops in to help Adelaide.

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Virginia Graham The Spectator Only Miss Fay Compton as Miss O'Hara's mother and Mr. Anthony Tancred as her brother bring a touch of reality into this shadow play, surely, so far, the most disappointing film of the year. Jun 19, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Too many plots - or movie too short, but ok to watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In Victorian London, young Adelaide (Maureen O'Hara) is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry (Dana Andrews). His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey (Sybil Thorndike), is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert (also Andrews) swoops in to help Adelaide.
Director
Jean Negulesco
Producer
William Perlberg
Screenwriter
Ring Lardner Jr.
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 1949, Original
Runtime
1h 31m