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I Passed for White

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6.0/10 • 3

1960-03-181h 33m

Drama

I look white... I married white... Now I must live with a secret that can destroy us both!

A young woman falls in love and marries, but withholds from her husband information about her family.

Directors
Fred M. Wilcox

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  1. Sonya Wilde

    Sonya Wilde

    Bernice Lee

  2. James Franciscus

    James Franciscus

    Rick Leyton

  3. Patricia Michon

    Patricia Michon

    Sally Roberts

  4. Elizabeth Council

    Elizabeth Council

    Ann Leyton

  5. Griffin Crafts

    Griffin Crafts

    Mr. Leyton

  6. Isabel Cooley

    Isabel Cooley

    Bertha

  7. Jimmy Lydon

    Jimmy Lydon

    Jay Morgan

  8. Thomas Browne Henry

    Thomas Browne Henry

    Dr. Merritt

  9. Max Mellinger

    Max Mellinger

    Mr. Gordon

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CinemaSerf

May 28, 2023

5/10

"Bernice" (Sonya Wilde) falls in love with, and marries, the well-to-do "Rick" (James Franciscus) and she soon becomes pregnant. Thing is, though, she has one hell of a secret. His entirely white family do not know that she is, well, not... His mother (Elizabeth Council) begins to suspect something is afoot when "Bernice" can't provide her family at the impending birth and, indeed, the only evidence of her mother's existence comes from a photograph that is less than convincing. As is always the case, the web of lies becomes more and more complicated and harder for her to plausibly sustain - especially when the baby arrives and her curious reactions seriously test her relationship with her husband. My problem with this is the underpinning story is really rather weak and the issues it presents us with are all enveloped in scenarios that are a bit contrived. Neither leading actor here really brings much to the party - in fact, it's really only Council who, briefly, engages. The contentious subject matter was clearly all that was on anyone's mind here - the production and delivery of that potentially potent analysis of racism and bigotry is, however, completely lacklustre and this really smacks of a mid-budget television movie.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
racismbiracialpassing for white