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I saw this movie when it was released in 1960, I was 16 at the time. I'm not sure why I went to see it unless it was because I liked, actor, James Franciscos, (sorry we lost him). I had a great friend that lived this very story only her husband's family was not wealthy or socialites. I didn't understand all this racial crap at that age but as I grew to learn what LIFE is all about, I began to understand why people that are bi-racial make the choice they do to live a life more "acceptible" by the social standards we determine as such. This movie was very moving to me and although, at l6, I had not fallen in love as yet, I could feel her fears and concern for losing someone she loved in the discovery of her "Dark" secret. I seem to recall being disappointed by the ending when she returned to her mother or grandmother. I believe that LOVE is a powerful entity and emotion and if it TRULY exists can overcome almost anything, including death. I would love to see this movie again and highly recommend it for anyone but especially for anyone who is bi-racial enough to cross the color line and chooses to live the life of the dominant race. I refuse to believe doing so is a sell out but a CHOICE that each person has the RIGHT to make...Who's life or business is it anyway? Perhaps those who persecute are jealous they can not elect to make the same choice. I believe the character left her husband without every revealing what she was (A mistake if it cost her happiness) rather than risk shame and rejection. It is a heart-warming and tear-jerker revelation of reality. I enjoyed it immensely, even at a naive 16 and again, would recommend it to anyone! Would love to have it or see it televised again.
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