Forbidden(1949)
Forbidden Synopsis
Set on Blackpool’s Golden Mile, Jim (Douglass Montgomery), a once promising scientist, sets up in business as a patent medicine man selling hair tonic at the fair with his ex-army colleague Dan (Ronald Shiner). Following a fight with local hoods over pitch spaces, Jim falls for Jane (Hazel Court), the girl on a nearby candy floss stall. The two begin dating but Jim fails to mention he is already married.
Forbidden (1949) is a thriller and drama film directed by George King, released on February 28, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Douglass Montgomery, Hazel Court, Patricia Burke and Garry Marsh. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- George King
- Writers:
- Val Valentine, Katherine Strueby
- Producers:
- George King
- Cinematographer:
- Hone Glendinning
- Composer:
- George Melachrino
- Production:
- George King Productions, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
Forbidden (1949) Trailer
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Forbidden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglass Montgomery
as Jim Harding
Hazel Court
as Jane Thompson
Patricia Burke
as Diana Harding
Garry Marsh
as Jerry Burns
Ronald Shiner
as Dan Collins
Kenneth Griffith
as Johnny
Eliot Makeham
as Pop Thompson
Frederick Leister
as Dr. Franklin
Richard Bird
as Jennings
Michael Medwin
as Cabby
- Peggy Ann Clifford
Peggy Ann Clifford
as Millie
Peter Jones
as Pete
Key crew
Directed by George King, written by Val Valentine and Katherine Strueby, produced by George King.
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Forbidden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Forbidden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Forbidden online?
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Forbidden (1949) is available to stream on Philo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Forbidden?
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The main cast of Forbidden (1949) includes Douglass Montgomery, Hazel Court, Patricia Burke, Garry Marsh and Ronald Shiner. The film was directed by George King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Forbidden released?
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Forbidden was released on February 28, 1949 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Forbidden worth watching?
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Forbidden (1949) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Forbidden?
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Yes. The official Forbidden trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.