Green Dolphin Street (1947)

In the throbbing heart of a quaint town, Sophie yearns for Edmund, her childhood love. However, the iron-clad rules of society and her parents' ambitions see her wed to the affluent Octavius. As the years flow by, Edmund returns to town, his son William in tow. This homecoming stirs a tumultuous sea of emotions when Sophie's daughter, Marguerite, and William succumb to the irresistible pull of love. Marguerite's sister, Marianne, harbors a secret affection for William too, igniting a silent rivalry between the siblings. Meanwhile, Timothy, a humble carpenter, nurtures an unspoken love for Marianne. A brutal fight results in a man's death, and Timothy finds himself an inadvertent killer. Edmund, always the hero, aids his escape to the verdant lands of New Zealand. A twist of fate sees William, now a naval officer aboard the majestic clipper, 'Green Dolphin,' desert his post and flee to New Zealand in a cloud of disgrace. In this newfound land, William and Timothy forge a lucrative business, their past transgressions buried beneath the promise of a prosperous future. However, one fateful night, a drunken William pens a marriage proposal, his words intended for Marguerite. But in his inebriated state, he errs, sending the proposal to Marianne instead. As the letter crosses the vast ocean, it carries with it a storm that threatens to shatter the fragile harmony of their intertwined lives. The tale of Green Dolphin Street is a poignant exploration of love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of societal norms and individual desires.

Green Dolphin Street is an adventure movie featuring Lana Turner and directed by Victor Saville.

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