Green Dolphin Street
“A Fiery Girl Who Dares The Dangers Of The Sea And A Savage Land... Fighting For The Love Of A Bold Adventurer!”
Synopsis
Sophie loved Edmund, but he left town when her parents forced her to marry wealthy Octavius. Years later, Edmund returns with his son, William. Sophie's daughter, Marguerite, and William fall in love. Marguerite's sister, Marianne, also loves William. Timothy, a lowly carpenter, secretly loves Marianne. He kills a man in a fight, and Edmund helps him flee to New Zealand. William deserts inadvertently from the navy, and also flees in disgrace to New Zealand, where he and Timothy start a profitable business. One night, drunk, William writes Octavius, demanding his daughter's hand; but, being drunk, he asks for the wrong sister.
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Green Dolphin Street 1947 HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-20
Top Cast
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Lana Turner
Marianne Patourel
Van Heflin
Timothy Haslam
Donna Reed
Marguerite Patourel
Richard Hart
William Ozanne
Frank Morgan
Dr. Edmond Ozanne
Edmund Gwenn
Octavius Patourel
May Whitty
Mother Superior
Reginald Owen
Captain O'Hara
Gladys Cooper
Sophie Patourel
Moyna MacGill
Mrs. Metivier
Linda Christian
Hine-Moa
Bernie Gozier
Jacky-Poto
Patrick Aherne
Kapua-Manga
Al Kikume
A Maori
Edith Leslie
Sister Angelique
Gigi Perreau
Veronica
Colin Kenny
Guest (uncredited)
Lila Leeds
Eurasian Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Samson Raphaelson
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Green Dolphin Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Samson Raphaelson, Elizabeth Goudge
Bronislau Kaper
George J. Folsey
George White
Carey Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Samson Raphaelson
Screenplay
Carey Wilson
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
George White
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Green Dolphin Street
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What is Green Dolphin Street about?
Sophie loved Edmund, but he left town when her parents forced her to marry wealthy Octavius. Years later, Edmund returns with his son, William. Sophie's daughter, Marguerite, and William fall in love. Marguerite's sister, Marianne, also loves William. Timothy, a lowly carpenter, secretly loves Marianne. He kills a man in a fight, and Edmund helps him flee to New Zealand. William deserts inadvertently from the navy, and also flees in disgrace to New Zealand, where he and Timothy start a profitable business. One night, drunk, William writes Octavius, demanding his daughter's hand; but, being drunk, he asks for the wrong sister.
Who directed Green Dolphin Street?
Green Dolphin Street was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in Green Dolphin Street?
The principal cast of Green Dolphin Street includes Lana Turner, Van Heflin, Donna Reed, Richard Hart, Frank Morgan.
When was Green Dolphin Street released and how long is it?
Green Dolphin Street was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Green Dolphin Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Green Dolphin Street was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Green Dolphin Street based on a book or true story?
Green Dolphin Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Goudge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Green Dolphin Street?
Green Dolphin Street holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).