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''Love is a Many Splendored Thing'', 1955
A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Love is a Many Splendored Thing'', a 1955 American drama film directed by Henry King. The movie is based on a... more
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''Love is a Many Splendored Thing'', 1955
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Love is a Many Splendored Thing'', a 1955 American drama film directed by Henry King. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Han Suyin and stars William Holden and Jennifer Jones in the lead roles. It is a classic romantic drama that is set against the backdrop of Hong Kong in the 1950s.
The film tells the story of a passionate and forbidden love affair between Mark Elliot (played by William Holden), a foreign correspondent for a news agency, and Dr. Han Suyin (played by Jennifer Jones), a Eurasian physician. Their love faces numerous challenges, primarily due to the social and cultural barriers of the time. Mark is an American journalist, and Suyin is a Chinese woman who was born to a Chinese father and a British mother. The cultural differences and societal prejudices of the era make their relationship highly unconventional and subject to intense scrutiny.
The title of the film comes from the popular song "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing," which serves as the movie's theme and became a hit song. The film's score, composed by Alfred Newman, is also noteworthy and contributed to the movie's enduring popularity.
"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" explores themes of love, identity, and cultural clash. It portrays the challenges faced by an interracial couple in a time when such relationships were often met with resistance and discrimination. The film is known for its lush cinematography, capturing the beauty of Hong Kong, and the chemistry between the two lead actors.
The movie received critical acclaim upon its release and was a commercial success. It was nominated for several Academy Awards and won the Oscar for Best Original Song for the aforementioned theme song. Jennifer Jones was also nominated for Best Actress for her role as Dr. Han Suyin.
"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" remains a classic in the genre of romantic drama and is remembered for its powerful portrayal of love overcoming adversity.
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February 7th, 2022
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