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Love is a Many-Splendored Thing

6.6

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Original title

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing

Year

1955

Running time

102 min.

Country

United States

Director

Henry King

Screenwriter

John Patrick. Novel: Han Suyin

Cast

Music

Alfred Newman

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Korean War

Synopsis

Jennifer Jones stars in this story about a widowed Eurasian doctor who falls in love with charming war reporter Mark Elliot (William Holden) in Hong Kong during the troubled time of the Korean War. Their relationship is plagued by bigotry of those around them and stunted because Elliot is already married.

Awards: 1955: 3 Academy Awards: Best Soundtrack Drama, Costume Design, Song. 8 Nominations

1955: Golden Globes: Best Film Promoting International Understanding

1955: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actress (Jennifer Jones)

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Critics' reviews

"The film is the quintessence of a certain kind of 50s schlock."

Dave Kehr: Chicago Reader
"It's an unusual picture shot against authentic Hong Kong backgrounds and offbeat in its treatment, yet as simple and moving a love story as has come along in many a moon."

Variety Staff: Variety
"With an impotent screen play, it is no wonder that Mr. Holden and Miss Jones find themselves going around in narrowing circles, talking endlessly and holding hands."

Bosley Crowther: The New York Times
"This is basically a sappy story that does not hold up and that is so obviously designed to jerk tears that it seems more self-parody than love story."

TV Guide
"Slushy but touching stuff and Jennifer Jones is full of charm."

Empire
"East meets West for some lush tripe based on a novel by Han Suyin"

Tom Milne: Time Out

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Love is a Many-Splendored Thing

1955

Henry King

6.6

(1,179)