Love is a Many-Splendored Thing

Starring:William Holden, Jennifer Jones, Torin Thatcher, Isobel Elsom, Murray Matheson, Virginia Gregg, Richard Loo, Soo Yong, Philip Ahn, Jorja Curtright, Donna Martell, Jean Wong, Aen-Ling Chow, Beulah Quo, Edward Colmans, Harry S. Quan, Marie Tsien, Weaver Levy, Kei Thin Chung, Angela Loo
Director: Henry King
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

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This love story made in 1955 and set against the backdrop of war is a many-splendored thing: it features a drop-dead gorgeous Eurasian doctor seeking meaning in her life (Jennifer Jones), a dashing but married American war correspondent who's macho yet not afraid to declare his love (William Holden), and a couple of murky subplots to give their relationship its oh-what's-going-to-happen-next edge (her Chinese heritage, his wife, the outbreak of the Korean War). One scene builds beautifully upon the next, accompanied by dialogue that often sounds like poetry: "I will make no mistakes in the name of loneliness," the doctor says near the beginning of their relationship. The movie also makes few mistakes as it combines thoughtful words with Oscar-winning costumes to tell its tale. It even leaves you with a hummable tune--the Academy Award-winning title song--as you reach for the Kleenex. --Valerie J. Nelson

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Newsman Mark Elliott is an American war correspondent temporarily staying in Hong Kong during the Korean War. While there he meets and pursues a beautiful Eurasian Doctor. But when they begin to fall in love, their friends and families pressure them to stop the cross cultural relationship.

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Love is a Many Slendored Thing.......2007-05-17

In view of the fact the movie on the DVD was produced sometime ago, I found the DVD I purchsed from Amazon was perfect in all respects. I would
advise anyone interested in the movie to purchase it.

.......Greatest....LOVE/STORY ....on ...Film, Indeed!!.......2007-05-06

....You won't ever find a more sincere or sensitive love story on film the likes of this one...it is singular...to its time in history [rampant prejudice-war-interracial love] all frowned upon by society the world over..it was a harbinger/film coming on like a typhoon that crashed through the angst of interracial love [then]...as we have accepted it and it is commonplace today...a wonderful extra feature is the talk-over by: Sylvia Stoddard-Michael Lonzo-John Burlingame that spells out the veracity related to the social aspects [then], that some viewers may overlook while taking in Jennifer Jones in that aqua/blue Chinese dress...WoW...and Bill Holden's captivating star appeal..screen/writer John Patrick at his very best makes all the sense to the message of this film on location in Hong Kong....add the utterly distinctive music arrangement by Alfred Newman, nonpareil...good strong character/supporting actors and actresses permeate to blend this entire love/story in the Far East to every viewer's rapt anticipation, and with the cusp of war breaking out in Korea adds to the whole engrossing story unfolding there in those times of yesteryear...a bitter-sweet love story and a haunting love song by Fain & Webster that will never fade away on any windy hill; in fact, the song won the Academy award as best song of the year and deservedly so...just a Terrific movie[DVD].......SSGT CHRIS SARNO-USMC FMF

Symbolism at its best... .......2007-04-10

This 1955 movie is about the struggle between honor, propriety, cross cultural relationships, and love. The story develops with two people who fall in love. Jennifer Jones plays the part of an Eurasian doctor, a widow, a woman who has resigned herself to the care of others and promises never to allow her heart to open up to another relationship.

William Holden plays newsman Mark Elliott, a dashing correspondent, a gentle and virile man who has the patience and the subtleness to spark the necessary fire for her to allow herself to find new meaning to her life. But, he is a married man.

As she says... "look at the faces of unhappy people who don't have the love we share!" There is much going on around this lovely couple, communism is surfacing all over China, the Korean War calls William Holden away, she travels back to China to visit her family and bravely confronts her relative with the news that she wants to marry out of her own culture, a foreigner, an American. He travels to ask his wife for a divorce, which she at first grants, only to later deny him his freedom.

Throughout the movie we are at the edge of our seat... what will happen next? The dialogue between these two human beings is superb, capturing the struggle and ending in poetic promises of honor and ardent love.

The costumes are simply magnificent as she wears silk Chinese suits, and he... simply continues to capture the hearts of audiences. My favorite part is the symbolism shared by this movie, with butterflies providing the essence of the transformation the characters undergo as they interface and fall in love with one another. And the theme music of this movie is unforgettable... you will find yourself humming away for days after you watch and enjoy... Love is a many splendorous thing!

This DVD offers additional features, and the biography of William Holden alone is enough for us to want to own this classic in our collection. It provides a rare and intimate view of the life of one of Hollywood's greatest actors, allowing us to see his wife and children. Did not know that Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelley, and Stephanie Powers had all been... leading ladies of William Holden... both on screen... and in real life. Don't miss this movie... we cried while watching... and loved every minute of it!

Classic Touching Love Story.......2007-03-09

Jennifer Jones and William Holden are the epitome of CLASS! They are a couple you just continue to root for throughout the movie. The scenery and a peek into a different culture also impressed me. I am so happy this came out on DVD.

"splendid" .......2007-01-28

This was a gift for my mother-in-law and she was thrilled to see this movie again, one of her all time favorites. I think she saw it 3 times the week we got it for her. The quality is great even though it is an old movie.

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Love is a Many Slendored Thing
.......Greatest....LOVE/STORY ....on ...Film, Indeed!!
Symbolism at its best...
Classic Touching Love Story
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Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
Starring: William Holden , Jennifer Jones , Torin Thatcher , Isobel Elsom , and Murray Matheson
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Customer Reviews:

Love is a Many Slendored Thing.......2007-05-17

In view of the fact the movie on the DVD was produced sometime ago, I found the DVD I purchsed from Amazon was perfect in all respects. I would
advise anyone interested in the movie to purchase it.

.......Greatest....LOVE/STORY ....on ...Film, Indeed!!.......2007-05-06

Symbolism at its best... .......2007-04-10

Classic Touching Love Story.......2007-03-09

"splendid" .......2007-01-28

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