The Proud And Profane(1956) -

: Deborah Kerr delivers an emotionally nuanced performance, and William Holden successfully subverts his "suave leading man" persona to play a truly "despicable" character. The Proud and Profane (1956) - Letterboxd

The Proud and Profane (1956) is a gritty World War II melodrama that attempts to capture the same lightning-in-a-bottle success as 1953's From Here to Eternity . While it features two heavy-hitting leads and a standout supporting performance, modern audiences often find its central romance difficult to stomach due to its "harsh" and "unsympathetic" character dynamics. The Proud and Profane(1956)

Set in 1943, the story follows (Deborah Kerr), a war widow who joins the Red Cross and requests a post in New Caledonia to investigate the circumstances of her husband's death on Guadalcanal. There, she encounters Lt. Col. Colin Black (William Holden), a ruthless, sadistic Marine commander who has little patience for Red Cross "interference" but finds himself lustfully drawn to Lee's "ladylike steeliness". The Strengths : Deborah Kerr delivers an emotionally nuanced performance,

: Based on Lucy Herndon Crockett's novel Magnificent Bastards , the film provides an interesting, detailed look at the daily work of Red Cross women during the war. Set in 1943, the story follows (Deborah Kerr),

: As Kate Connors, the head of the Red Cross volunteers, Ritter "steals the show" with her trademark wit and grounded wisdom. Many reviewers consider her the most watchable part of the film.