Jane Wyman, Lew Ayres, Charles Bickford
In post-war Cape Breton, a doctor's efforts to tutor a deaf/mute woman are undermined when she is raped, and the resulting pregnancy causes scandal to swirl.
DVD Release Date: January 31, 2006
Stats: 67 reviews
I also seem to be attracted to movies about people with disabilities or special abilities. This movie shows how recently people didn't understand deafness. One teacher takes the time to show that Belinda can communicate, that Belinda is a whole human being who can take care of ...( read more)
A nice little film about a young country doctor who meets a deaf girl,teaches her sign language and how to write.Then she gets raped.
A very emotional drama, very touchingly filmed. Jane Wyman is excellent as the deaf mute girl. The subject matter is surprisingly bold for 1948. Wyman did win the Oscar that year. The supporting cast is exceptional. Great score.
A wonderful performance from Wyman who doesn't say a word the entire movie.
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