
Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widower father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and he sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly however, Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress. The plantation is to be sold to pay off her father's debts and as the daughter of a slave, Amant... (Full plot summary below)
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Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widower father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and he sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly however, Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress. The plantation is to be sold to pay off her father's debts and as the daughter of a slave, Amantha is also to be sold as property. She is bought by a Louisiana plantation owner, Hamish Bond and over time she grows to love him until she learns he was a slave-trader. She tries again to become part of white society but realizes that her future lies elsewhere.
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| Cinema CrazedFelix Vasquez Jr.A very interesting romance with Yvonne DeCarlo exposing her sheer beauty. |
| Classic Film and TelevisionMichael E. GrostBrilliant Civil War era drama about the evils of slavery, made with all of Raoul Walsh's visual creativity. |
| User ReviewK J Eone of my favorites, clark gable and yvonne de carlo are wonderful |
| User ReviewLilo CYou're no blue blood any more, honey. The master bought you...and now he's waitin'! PLOT: The legendary Clark Gable is plantation owner Hamish Bond, who has a secret past of slave trading. Sidney Poitier is outstanding as the freedom-yearning slave who Bond has raised a son. Yvonne DeCarlo is stunning as Amantha Starr, the daughter of a wealthy Louisiana plantation owner. What is in store for her future? First of all thanks to my Friend Chris that you can count on when you are looking for something. I have seen this Movie years ago and couldnt remember the title. But a little bit of the story. I first thought it was gone with the Wind but no it wasnt. I digged and digged finally gave up. Now finally. Thank you somuch Chris Hunt. Its a mix of everything. I loved Clarke Gables Acting in this Movie. I think its far more better then Gone with the Wind, but that is my Opinion. I would love to buy it on DVD. Just love it. lol the first time when I watched this Movie I thought it is Gone with the Wind. |
| User ReviewRick RI liked this one better than "Gone With The Wind" |
| User ReviewAshley HI disagree with those who say this film whitewashes slavery. I found scenes where Amanda finds out she is a slave and slave auction among the most moving I have ever seen in the cinema. The film clearly shows that light skinned women were highly prized in the slave market to be used for sexual reasons. One only has to think what would have happened had someone like Bond not bought her. Sidney Pointier's character clearly shows that slaves didn't identify with the masters even those that treated them well. This picture was a moving experience. |
| User ReviewLinda DAwesome movie! Both Gable and DeCarlo are great in it!!!! |
| User ReviewPrivate Uloved it. a surprising plot for the era it was created |
| User Reviewterra ssuch a great movie. I love Clark Gable and Yvonne DeCarlo is absolutely stunning in this movie. |
| User ReviewBubba MAwesome movie! Both Gable and DeCarlo are great in it!!!! |