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Lydia Bailey

  • 19521952
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
195
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POPULARITY
97,875
13,698
Anne Francis and Dale Robertson in Lydia Bailey (1952)
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In 1802, during Haiti's struggle for independence from Napoleonic France, an American lawyer seeks a client's daughter living on the revolution-torn island.In 1802, during Haiti's struggle for independence from Napoleonic France, an American lawyer seeks a client's daughter living on the revolution-torn island.In 1802, during Haiti's struggle for independence from Napoleonic France, an American lawyer seeks a client's daughter living on the revolution-torn island.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
195
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
97,875
13,698
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    • Director
      • Jean Negulesco
    • Writers
      • Kenneth Roberts(novel "Lydia Bailey")
      • Michael Blankfort(screenplay)
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Dale Robertson
      • Anne Francis
      • Charles Korvin
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    • Director
      • Jean Negulesco
    • Writers
      • Kenneth Roberts(novel "Lydia Bailey")
      • Michael Blankfort(screenplay)
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Dale Robertson
      • Anne Francis
      • Charles Korvin
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    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Anne Francis and Dale Robertson in Lydia Bailey (1952)
    Dale Robertson in Lydia Bailey (1952)
    Dale Robertson in Lydia Bailey (1952)
    Anne Francis in Lydia Bailey (1952)
    Anne Francis, Shelby Bacon, and Roy Glenn in Lydia Bailey (1952)
    Anne Francis and Dale Robertson in Lydia Bailey (1952)

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    Dale Robertson
    Dale Robertson
    • Albion Hamlin
    Anne Francis
    Anne Francis
    • Lydia Bailey
    Charles Korvin
    Charles Korvin
    • Col. Gabriel D'autremont
    William Marshall
    William Marshall
    • King Dick
    Luis Van Rooten
    • General Charles LeClerc
    Adeline De Walt Reynolds
    Adeline De Walt Reynolds
    • Mme. Antoinette d'Autremont
    Angos Perez
    • Paul d'Autremont
    Robert Evans
    Robert Evans
    • Soldier
    • (as Bob Evans)
    Roy Glenn
    Roy Glenn
    • Mirabeau
    • (as Roy E. Glenn)
    Bill Walker
    Bill Walker
    • General LaPlume
    • (as William Walker)
    Rosalind Hayes
    • Aspodelle
    • (as Roz Hayes)
    Alvin Ailey
    Alvin Ailey
    • Specialty Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Shelby Bacon
    • King Dick's Son
    • (uncredited)
    Baynes Barron
    Baynes Barron
    • Sentry
    • (uncredited)
    Rene Beard
    • Nero
    • (uncredited)
    Don Blackman
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Muriel Bledsoe
    • Ametiste
    • (uncredited)
    Mildred Boyd
    • Marmeline
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jean Negulesco
    • Writers
      • Kenneth Roberts(novel "Lydia Bailey")
      • Michael Blankfort(screenplay)
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
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      World premiere at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, June 1952.

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    7/10
    An American lawyer goes Haiti to settle a state when takes place an independence revolt
    A young American advocate at law called Hamlin : Dale Robertson goes to island Haiti 1802 to meet Lydia Bailey : Anne Francis in order to settle her inheritance . Meanwhile , there takes place a revolution led by the ex-slave Francois Toussain Loverture , the new black leader who abolished the cruel slavery , and subsequently the poweful king Jacobo I of Haiti . Later on , the French navy commanded by General Leclerc disembarks on the island along with his wife Paulina Bonaparte , Napoleon's sister . While the Boston lawyer supported by a tough rebel called king Dick : William Marshall attempting to help the Haitians against the invading French .

    This is a historical drama about Haiti's struggles for independence from Napoleonic France with a loving triangle , passion , emotion , escapes , jungle pursuits , battles and voodoo dancing . The picture based on the novel with the same title written by Kenneth Roberts has an interesting historical background about Haiti independence , as the Caribbean island is war-torn in the strife between the Haitians and the French , including historic roles as the notorious leader Toussian , Paulina Bonaparte and his husband General Lecrerc who attempted to retake possesion of the country . It stars Dale Robertson as the lawyer who looks for the client's daughter living on the revolution-torn Haiti and with whom falls in love , she is the gorgeous Anne Francis , unforgettable in Forbidden Planet . Support cast is pretty good such as Charles Korwin , William Marshall , and brief appearances from Robert Evans , Roy Glenn as Mirabaeau and Juanita Moore .

    Colorful cinematography in Technicolor by Harry Jackson , shot in Calabasas , California and Ranch Twentieth Century Fox . Evocative production design and art direction from Lyle Wheeler , Paul Fox and Thomas Little , adding excessive matte painting . Thrilling as well as emotive musical score by the classy composer Hugo Friedhofer .The motion picture was well directed by Jean Negulesco . He was a filmmaker of both popular , polished entertainments , as well as critically acclaimed and he directed all kinds of genres with penchant for musical , drama and comedy . As he realized various dramatic films in the 1940s and 1950s . He helmed a realist war drama : Three came home with Claudette Colbert , a WWII film: The conspirators with Hedy Lamar , Paul Henreid , and made his version of sinking Titanic 1953 with Barbara Stanwick and the hit : Johnny Belinda .Subsequently , he directed : Humoresque , Road house and a remake : The rains of Ranchipur with Richard Burton and Lana Turner , the comedy : How to marry with a millionaire with Marilyn Monroe , Betty Grable ; the colorful movie : Boy on a dolphin with Sophia Loren , Alan Ladd and the musical movies : Daddy long legs 1955 with Fred Astaire and Three coins in the fountain ; furthermore , a Bette Davis vehicle : Phone call from a stranger . His last and unknown films were dramedy as The pleasure seekers, The invincible sex and Hello goodbye . Being his most successful and prestigious movie : Mask of Dimitrios with Peter Lorre .
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    • Release date
      • June 2, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Schwarze Trommeln
    • Filming locations
      • Calabasas, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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