Leave Her to Heaven Page #2

Synopsis: Novelist Richard Harland and socialite Ellen Berent meet on a train to New Mexico. They are immediately attracted to each other, soon fall in love and decide to get married, about which everyone they know is happy except Ellen's fiancé back home, politician Russell Quinton. However, Richard and Ellen's love for each other is different than that of the other as Ellen demonstrates in the manner which she tells everyone of their impending marriage. Ellen's love for Richard is an obsessive, possessive one, much like the love she had for her now deceased father, who Richard physically resembles. Ellen wants Richard all to herself and resents anyone who even remotely takes a place in his life and heart, even if his love for that person is not a romantic one. These people include most specifically Richard's physically disabled teen-aged brother Danny Harland, Ellen's own adopted sister Ruth Berent, and a young man neither has gotten a chance to really know yet. After time, Richard learns to w
Director(s): John M. Stahl
Production: 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
  Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
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Rotten Tomatoes:
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Year:
1945
110 min
916 Views


- I did.

Louise, don't you think so?

Well, yes, now that you mention it.

- Glen?

- Well, in a way.

In every way.

I noticed it the minute I saw him

in the club car.

His face, his voice, his manner.

It's uncanny.

Well, I must admit

you've aroused my curiosity.

If I should get an opportunity

to meet your father...

That's hardly likely, Mr. Harland.

- My husband...

- We've come for my father's funeraI.

My goodness, there is a resemblance.

Why, a most decided resemblance.

Tell me, what did they mean

about coming here for the funeraI?

Oh, that was rather

a figure of speech.

As a matter of fact, Professor Berent

died some time ago in the East...

...and his body was cremated.

They brought the ashes here.

They're having the ceremony

in the morning.

- Where?

- High up in the mountains...

...sort of a plateau.

A favorite spot of his.

He used to go there a lot with Ellen.

Well, now, if you'll excuse me,

I'll see if the children have gone to bed.

Hello.

Hello.

Ellen's gone for a walk.

- Well, how did you know that I...?

- Oh, I'm quite psychic.

Oh.

And is your sister psychic too?

Oh, yes, much more than I am.

Only I'm not her sister.

- You're not?

- No, I'm her cousin.

I've lived with the family

ever since I was a child.

Mrs. Berent adopted me.

Good evening, Mr. Harland.

Oh, good evening.

In all fairness,

I must confess the nights here...

...seem more beautifuI

than at Beacon Hill.

Infinitely. I think everything's

more beautifuI here.

Ellen has gone for a stroll.

Thank you.

Hello.

Hello.

- Am I intruding?

- Not at all.

I...

Well, I'm afraid I owe you an apology.

It was rather clumsy of me at the table

to speak of your father.

That's all right.

You couldn't have known.

You were very close to your father,

weren't you?

Yes, we were inseparable.

From the time I was able to walk...

...we were both happiest

when we were together.

Engagement ring?

Yes.

I believe I'd better be going in now.

We're getting up at 5:00

in the morning.

- Good night.

- Good night.

Don't you think somebody

ought to look for Ellen?

- What for?

- Well, it's pretty wild country up there.

- Perhaps she's lost.

- Ellen knows her way home.

I know, but it's been over 12 hours.

Suppose something happened to her.

Nothing ever happens to Ellen.

Well, I think I'll take a ride

before I turn in.

- Are you all right?

Oh, yes, perfectly.

I just wanted to be alone for a while.

Thank you for coming

to the funeraI.

- You knew I was there?

- Yes, I saw you as I rode by.

I hope you don't think

it was just curiosity.

No, I understand.

- I'm glad you were there.

- So am I. I'll never forget it.

Father used to say it was like riding

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Jo Swerling

Jo Swerling (April 8, 1897 – October 23, 1964) was an American theatre writer, lyricist and screenwriter. more…

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