My Forbidden Past (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, My Forbidden Past is a drama film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 70 minutes. “SHE's the kind of woman that made NEW ORLEANS famous!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An 1890s New Orleans heiress tries to buy a married doctor's love with her tainted family fortune.
Who’s in it. My Forbidden Past stars Robert Mitchum as Dr. Mark Lucas, Ava Gardner as Barbara Beaurevel, Melvyn Douglas as Paul Beaurevel and Lucile Watson as Aunt Eula Beaurevel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, My Forbidden Past has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Forbidden Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Forbidden Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Forbidden Past (1951)?
- In US, My Forbidden Past is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Forbidden Past worth watching?
- My Forbidden Past holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Forbidden Past?
- My Forbidden Past stars Robert Mitchum, Ava Gardner, Melvyn Douglas, Lucile Watson and Janis Carter.
- When was My Forbidden Past released?
- My Forbidden Past was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.