Pinky (1949)
Pinky is a 1949 drama movie directed by Elia Kazan, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore and Ethel Waters.
Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.
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What is Pinky about?
Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.
When was Pinky released?
Pinky was released on 28 September 1949.
How long is Pinky?
Pinky runs 1h 42m.
Who made Pinky?
Pinky was directed by Elia Kazan.
Where can I watch Pinky?
Pinky is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Pinky
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jeanne Crain as Patricia "Pinky" Johnson
- Ethel Barrymore as Miss Em
- Ethel Waters as Dicey Johnson
- William Lundigan as Dr. Thomas Adams
- Basil Ruysdael as Judge Walker
- Kenny Washington as Dr. Canady
- Nina Mae McKinney as Rozelia
- Griff Barnett as Dr. Joe McGill
- Frederick O'Neal as Jake Walters
- Evelyn Varden as Melba Wooley
- Raymond Greenleaf as Judge Shoreham
- Fred Aldrich as Townsman (uncredited)