Storm Warning (1951)
In Storm Warning, a woman witnesses a murder by the KKK and is forced to confront deep-seeded racism in her own family. You wouldn’t such heavy material would star Ginger Rogers, Ronald Reagan, and Doris Day, would you?
If you like the types of movies that deal with racism before the Civil Rights Movement, and while still in the confines of the Hays Code, Storm Warning is definitely one to put on your list. It’s extremely tense and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Even though it was made in 1951 with a cast you wouldn’t normally think to take seriously, it’s still very heavy and thought-provoking. At the time, the subject matter wasn’t exactly taboo, but it certainly wasn’t dinner conversation. For strong characters who have to stand up to their community no matter the cost, look no further than Stuart Heisler’s chilling drama. The acting is surprisingly good, and Daniel Fuchs and Richard Brooks’s script is frightening without seeming melodramatic. If you like the idea of another A Streetcar Named Desire but with a darker, racist overtone, you’ll love Storm Warning.
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More Doris Day movies here!
If you like the types of movies that deal with racism before the Civil Rights Movement, and while still in the confines of the Hays Code, Storm Warning is definitely one to put on your list. It’s extremely tense and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Even though it was made in 1951 with a cast you wouldn’t normally think to take seriously, it’s still very heavy and thought-provoking. At the time, the subject matter wasn’t exactly taboo, but it certainly wasn’t dinner conversation. For strong characters who have to stand up to their community no matter the cost, look no further than Stuart Heisler’s chilling drama. The acting is surprisingly good, and Daniel Fuchs and Richard Brooks’s script is frightening without seeming melodramatic. If you like the idea of another A Streetcar Named Desire but with a darker, racist overtone, you’ll love Storm Warning.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Doris Day movies here!