Edit
Storyline
Mary Hagen lives in a small town in Ohio and goes to Jordon Junior College. For years, there has been whispers, rumors and gossip about who are her real parents. When Tom Bates returns to town, he takes over the house and practice that Judge Merrivale left him when he died. As Tom has been away a number of years, this leads to more gossip and Mary believes that he is her father. The popular and rich Ken loves Mary, but his family and friends constantly remind him that she is 'not one of us'. Julia, a teacher at school encourages Mary but Mary cannot get a break in anything she does, or is accused of doing. Tom knows the answer to her true identity, and he is silent. Written by
Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Taglines:
They gossiped about her in whispers! . . . The victim of idle tongues and meddling people!
Edit
Did You Know?
Quotes
Charlotte Miller:
Precious child. She's very sweet, but where in the world did she get that color hair and eyes?
Minta Hagen:
She was born with them.
See more »
Connections
Referenced in
After Hours (1985)
See more »
Soundtracks
"Ice Cold Katy"
(uncredited)
Music by
Arthur Schwartz
Played at the Spring Hop
See more »
I have heard about this film for years and finally saw it on Turner Classic Movies this month. I had always read that the movie was a stinker, the performances were awful, and the subject matter odd. I found the film to be very suspenseful with a sense of mystery. I was incredibly surprised that the acting was like that in many other films of the day, and that the subject matter added to the bizarre creative twist of the plot. My only complaint with the movie is that the ending is somewhat quick and a disappointment after so much of a build up. The story has a good start and keeps you interested and then wraps everything up far too quickly without much explanation or reason. I am glad to finally get to see this film as it is one of those oldies that rarely ever makes it to television. Much less VHS or DVD.