The Rains of Ranchipur (1955)
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After The Rains Came (1939), this epic romantic melodrama was the second version of author Louis Bromfield's novel to get the deluxe, big-budget treatment from Twentieth Century Fox. Lana Turner stars as Lady Edwina Esketh, the spoiled and hedonistic wife of Lord Esketh (Michael Rennie), a British royal. Intending to purchase some horses, the Eskeths accept an invitation to the Indian city of Ranchipur by the Maharani (Eugene Leontovich). Once there, Edwina meets and unsuccessfully attempts to seduce Dr. Safti (Richard Burton), a handsome Hindu doctor and the Maharani's chosen heir. While in Ranchipur, Edwina also runs into an old acquaintance, Tom Ransome (Fred MacMurray), now the town drunk. As Edwina begins to realize that she's feeling real love for Safti, the doctor succumbs to her charms and a torrid affair begins, as a series of earthquakes and a devastating flood strike Ranchipur. The Rains of Ranchipur (1955) was Oscar nominated for Best Visual Effects. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Lana Turner - Edwina Esketh
- Fred MacMurray - Tom Ransome
- Michael Rennie - Lord Esketh
- Paul H. Frees - Sundar
- Madge Kennedy - Mrs. Smiley
- King Calder - Mr. Smiley
- Ram Singh - Major Domo
- Naji Gabbay - Wagonlit Porter
- Aly Wassil - Another Courier
- Lou Krugman - Courier
- Ivis Goulding - Louise
- Richard Burton - Dr.Safti
- Joan Caulfield - Fern Simon
- Eugenie Leontovich - Maharani
- Gladys Hurlbut - Mrs. Simon
- Beatrice Kraft - Oriental Dancer
- Rama Bai - Lachmaania
- George Brand - Mr. Simon
- Trude Wyler - Guest
- Carlo Rizzo - Mr. Adoani
- John Banner - Ranchid
- Argentina Brunetti - Mrs. Adoani
- Director(s):
- Jean Negulesco
- Writer(s):
- Merle Miller
- Producer(s):
- Frank Ross
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