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      The Proud and Profane

      1956 1h 51m Romance List
      Reviews Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley (Deborah Kerr) arrives in New Caledonia in 1943, hoping to find out details about the death of her husband on Guadalcanal. Initially reluctant to involve herself in nursing responsibilities, Lee is galvanized by leader Kate Connors (Thelma Ritter). Although courted by an old friend, Lee falls for the roguish Lt. Col. Colin Black (William Holden), despite his harsh manner. The pair become involved -- until Colin's carelessness proves to have lasting ramifications. Read More Read Less

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      kevin w During WW2 a woman of culture (Deborah Kerr) visiting the grave of her husband in the South Pacific begins a romance with a course Marine (William Holden). What makes this worth watching and gives the story oomph is the setting, Guadalcanal, and life on the island in preparation for the big push against the Japanese. The focus is on the Red Cross nurses who cared for the men, and there's not many movies on that subject. Beloved character actress Thelma Ritter as the head nurse has a big part here, ever thankfully. The final resolution is easy and weak but that's still not a reason to miss this otherwise standard diaper with wartime flair. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley (Deborah Kerr) arrives in New Caledonia in 1943, hoping to find out details about the death of her husband on Guadalcanal. Initially reluctant to involve herself in nursing responsibilities, Lee is galvanized by leader Kate Connors (Thelma Ritter). Although courted by an old friend, Lee falls for the roguish Lt. Col. Colin Black (William Holden), despite his harsh manner. The pair become involved -- until Colin's carelessness proves to have lasting ramifications.
      Director
      George Seaton
      Screenwriter
      George Seaton
      Production Co
      Paramount
      Genre
      Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 51m