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Adam and Evelyne (1949)

1949-05-31 · 1h 32m · EN
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The father of a girl in an orphanage, who doesn't remember him, has been writing to her with tales of his success in business. Actually, he is impersonating a friend, a handsome gambler. When the father dies, the gambler takes the girl from the orphanage and tells her the truth. But the girl is now a full-grown beauty and complications arise, including those provided by a black-sheep brother.

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Harold FrenchDirectorNicholas PhippsWriterLesley StormWriterGeorge BarraudWriter

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Stewart GrangerStewart GrangerAdam BlackJean SimmonsJean SimmonsEvelyne WallaceEdwin StylesEdwin StylesBill MurrayRaymond YoungRaymond YoungRoddy BlackHelen CherryHelen CherryMoira HannenBeatrice VarleyBeatrice VarleyMrs. ParkerJoan SwinsteadJoan SwinsteadMollyWilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteCol. BradleyGeoffrey DentonGeoffrey DentonInspector CollinsFred JohnsonFred JohnsonChris KirbyPeter ReynoldsPeter ReynoldsDavidBrenda HoganBrenda HoganChristine

Keywords

BrotherParent child relationshipOrphanageLetterGambler

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityBrother · Parent Child Relationship · OrphanageMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference323074

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What is Adam and Evelyne about?

The father of a girl in an orphanage, who doesn't remember him, has been writing to her with tales of his success in business. Actually, he is impersonating a friend, a handsome gambler. When the father dies, the gambler takes the girl from the orphanage and tells her the truth. But the girl is now a full-grown beauty and complications arise, including those provided by a black-sheep brother.

How long is Adam and Evelyne?

Adam and Evelyne has a runtime of 92 minutes.