The Forbidden Street
"For herself alone...she must answer for what she was and did!"
Originally released in 1949. The Forbidden Street is a drama/history film. directed by Jean Negulesco.
Starring Maureen O'Hara, Dana Andrews, and Anne Butchart
Synopsis
In Victorian London, young Adelaide is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry. His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey, is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert swoops in to help Adelaide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maureen O'Hara
as Adelaide 'Addie' Culver
Dana Andrews
as Henry Lambert / Gilbert Lauderdale
Anne Butchart
as Alice Hambro
Sybil Thorndike
as Mrs. 'The Sow' Mounsey
Anthony Tancred
as Treff Culver
June Allen
as Young Adelaide
Fay Compton
as Mrs. Culver
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Mr. Culver
A.E. Matthews
as Mr. Bly
Diane Hart
as The Blazer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Forbidden Street about?
In Victorian London, young Adelaide is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry. His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a f...
Who directed The Forbidden Street?
The Forbidden Street was directed by Jean Negulesco.
How long is The Forbidden Street?
The Forbidden Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Forbidden Street released?
The Forbidden Street was released on March 31, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Forbidden Street?
The main cast of The Forbidden Street includes Maureen O'Hara, Dana Andrews, Anne Butchart, Sybil Thorndike, Anthony Tancred.