Our Very Own (1950)
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Joyfully preparing for her high-school graduation, and her 18th birthday, Gail Macauley (Ann Blyth) stumbles across a family secret. Contrary to what she's been raised to believe, Gail's parents (Jane Wyatt, Donald Cook) are not her biological parents; she was adopted. Setting a precedent that would be followed by many adoptees of the 1970s and 1980s, Gail will not rest until she tracks down her natural mother. A soap opera deluxe, Our Very Own should not be too closely scrutinized in terms of plot and logic. It is best to revel in the performances by such surefire veterans as Ann Dvorak (as Gail's biological mother) and Gus Schilling (as a flustered television installer), and by such talented "youngsters" as Joan Evans, Phyllis Kirk and Natalie Wood. And as a bonus to Baby Boomers, the film offers a glimpse of the legendary "Indian Head" TV test pattern (yes, it goes back that far!) Our Very Own was written by F. Hugh Herbert, produced by Sam Goldwyn, and directed by David Miller, none of whom make a false move throughout the film's 93 minutes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Ann Blyth - Gail Macaulay
- Joan Evans - Joan
- Ann Dvorak - Mrs. Lynch
- Natalie Wood - Penny
- Phyllis Kirk - Zaza
- Martin Milner - Bert
- Ray Teal - Mr. Lynch
- Farley Granger - Chuck
- Jane Wyatt - Lois Macaulay
- Donald Cook - Fred Macaulay
- Gus Schilling - Frank
- Jessie Grayson - Violet Cook
- Rita Hamilton - Gwendolyn
- Harold Lloyd, Jr. - Boy
- Director(s):
- David Miller
- Writer(s):
- Frederick Hugh Herbert
- Producer(s):
- Samuel Goldwyn
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