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Romantic drama

My Own True Love (1948): Cast

My Own True Love (1948) movie poster

My Own True Love is a 1948 romantic drama directed by Compton Bennett, starring Melvyn Douglas as Clive Heath, Alan Napier and Arthur Shields. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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My Own True Love (1948) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Compton Bennett
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Own True Love About?

The premise of My Own True Love without spoilers.

Set in the aftermath of World War II, a determined woman strives to help her fiancé comprehend the harrowing ordeals his son endured as a soldier—losing a leg and surviving imprisonment in a Japanese POW camp—while the family works toward understanding and reconciliation.

My Own True Love Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • family relationships
  • son
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

My Own True Love Cast & Characters

Melvyn Douglas leads the cast as Clive Heath, with Alan Napier as Kittredge and Arthur Shields as Iverson. Directed by Compton Bennett; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Compton Bennett

More films directed by Compton Bennett: How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment, Beyond the Curtain, The Flying Scot and That Woman Opposite.

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FAQ

My Own True Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of My Own True Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Own True Love?

My Own True Love runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was My Own True Love released?

My Own True Love was released on July 1, 1948.

Who directed My Own True Love?

My Own True Love was directed by Compton Bennett.

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Who is in the cast of My Own True Love?

My Own True Love stars Melvyn Douglas as Clive Heath, Alan Napier as Kittredge and Arthur Shields as Iverson, among 11 credited actors.

Does My Own True Love have a post-credit scene?

No. My Own True Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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