The Proud and Profane

In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.

Top Billed Cast

William Holden

Lt. Col. Colin Black

Deborah Kerr

Lee Ashley

Thelma Ritter

Kate Connors

Dewey Martin

Eddie Wodcik

William Redfield

Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes