My Forbidden Past
“SHE's the kind of woman that made NEW ORLEANS famous!”
Synopsis
An 1890s New Orleans heiress tries to buy a married doctor's love with her tainted family fortune.
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My Forbidden Past 1951 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-04
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Dr. Mark Lucas
Ava Gardner
Barbara Beaurevel
Melvyn Douglas
Paul Beaurevel
Lucile Watson
Aunt Eula Beaurevel
Janis Carter
Corinne Lucas
Gordon Oliver
Clay Duchesne
Basil Ruysdael
Dean Cazzley
Clarence Muse
Pompey
Jack Briggs
Cousin Philippe
Will Wright
Luther Toplady
Walter Kingsford
Coroner
Steve Carruthers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Spectator at Inquest (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonald
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Barry Brooks
Policeman (uncredited)
George Ford
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Parsonnet
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- My Forbidden Past
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Italian, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Marion Parsonnet, Leopold Atlas, Polan Banks
Friedrich Hollaender
Harry J. Wild
George C. Shrader
Polan Banks, Robert Sparks, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Robert Stevenson
Director
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
George C. Shrader
Editor
Marion Parsonnet
Screenplay
Polan Banks
Producer
Robert Sparks
Producer
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Forbidden Past
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What is My Forbidden Past about?
An 1890s New Orleans heiress tries to buy a married doctor's love with her tainted family fortune.
Who directed My Forbidden Past?
My Forbidden Past was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in My Forbidden Past?
The principal cast of My Forbidden Past includes Robert Mitchum, Ava Gardner, Melvyn Douglas, Lucile Watson, Janis Carter.
When was My Forbidden Past released and how long is it?
My Forbidden Past was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for My Forbidden Past?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Forbidden Past was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
Is My Forbidden Past based on a book or true story?
My Forbidden Past is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Polan Banks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Forbidden Past?
My Forbidden Past holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).