The Proud and Profane

George Seaton

19561h 51mEnglish
Accolades
2Oscar
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Synopsis

In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.

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DramaRomance

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Awards & Recognition

Award Recognition

2

Nominations

Nominated

  • Art Direction (Black-and-White) · Art Direction: Hal Pereira, A. Earl Hedrick; Set Decoration: Samuel M. Comer, Frank R. McKelvy
  • Costume Design (Black-and-White) · Edith Head
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1957

Academy Awards

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Art Direction (Black-and-White)

Art Direction: Hal Pereira, A. Earl Hedrick; Set Decoration: Samuel M. Comer, Frank R. McKelvy

1957
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Costume Design (Black-and-White)

Edith Head

1957

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