Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
My rating: 2 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Universal)
This DeMille "epic" is derivative of Gone With the Wind: spoiled southern belles in love with men they can't have, with Paulette Godard giving a bad impression of Vivien Leigh. Instead of Georgia this one is set in the Florida Keys, but also spends a considerable amount of time among Charleston socialites. John Wayne is miscast as the rough sea skipper who falls in love with Godard, only to give in to jealousy and greed. Ray Milland is also miscast as the dapper shipping executive competing with Wayne for her love; you'll never guess who wins. There is a long court trial and a ridiculous finale featuring a giant squid.
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