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Bright Leaf (1950)In 1894, Brant Royle shocks the aristocratic tobacco growers of Kingsmont by planning to mass-produce cigarettes. Director:Michael Curtiz |
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Title: Bright Leaf (1950)
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Brant Royle
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| Lauren Bacall | ... |
Sonia Kovac
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| Patricia Neal | ... |
Margaret Jane Singleton
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| Jack Carson | ... |
Chris Malley (Dr. Monaco)
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| Donald Crisp | ... |
Major James Singleton
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Gladys George | ... |
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Elizabeth Patterson | ... |
Tabitha Singleton
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John Barton
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Taylor Holmes | ... |
Lawyer Calhoun
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Thurston Hall | ... |
Phillips
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Once, magnate Major Singleton ran the Royles out of the Kingsmont tobacco country for daring to make lowly cigarettes. Now in 1894, Brant Royle, last of his name, is back. Forceful and macho, Brant intends to re-establish his family no matter what it takes. Two lovely women have waited for him: bordello keeper Sonia, with love; Singleton's daughter Margaret, with hatred and desire. As automation rears its head, the struggle attains an epic quality. Will Royle Cigarettes flood the market? Will Brant pick the wrong woman? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
2 July 1950 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Semillas de venganza See more »Company Credits
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Brant Royle: Yeah, I'll bet you cried hour after hour.
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(uncredited)
Music by Raymon Moore
Lyrics by Cy Warman
Sung by a vocal group on the phonograph
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This was the last film in Lauren Bacall's seven year contract with Warner Brothers. See more »Quotes
Lawyer Calhoun: We all felt pretty bad about your... trouble.Brant Royle: Yeah, I'll bet you cried hour after hour.
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"Sweet Marie"(uncredited)
Music by Raymon Moore
Lyrics by Cy Warman
Sung by a vocal group on the phonograph
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This is one of those should I watch this or not? Much has been made of the score..trust me..it's OK..but it does'nt soar or enrich the movie in any way..and what may be a good thing..there are large portions which are left alone..with only dialog to drive it..this is a movie where you have to take the good with the bad to get through it..like cough medicine..the star here is Gary cooper who does a good turn in this as a sleep walker..I do not know how he envisioned playing this role, , but he shows very little emotion..that's not acting..that's just taking up space on a stage..likewise Patricia Neal ..if only a little less so..the good? Lauren Bacall and Jack Carson who manage to steal their parts while on screen..Donald Crisp, as Patricia Neal's father..steady..as always in everything he's in..James Griffith as a southern book keeper working for Cooper plays a part unlike anything else he's ever done..usually someone on the dark side..other reviews have given you plot..I'm just giving performance reviews..a bit talky and slow..the direction by Michael Curtiz of Errol Flynn's films seems off his game..otherwise, why would it drag? The story..one that's been told a thousand times over ..revenge and mis-placed desire..there's no love lost here..it's revenge and more revenge ..and a climax you can see coming ..an ending that leaves you a little empty..another Cooper/Neal pairing from an earlier talky film..The Fountainhead..another unwatchable outing..Sorry..the good with the bad..COOP..how could you?