Movie

The Forbidden Street

“For herself alone...she must answer for what she was and did!”

★ 6.9(7)19491h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Jean Negulesco
Release date: 1949-03-31
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About The Forbidden Street

The Forbidden Street is a 1949 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Maureen O'Hara, Dana Andrews and Anne Butchart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Forbidden Street in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Victorian London, young Adelaide is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry. His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey, is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert swoops in to help Adelaide.

Cast

Maureen O'Hara

Adelaide 'Addie' Culver

Dana Andrews

Henry Lambert / Gilbert Lauderdale

Anne Butchart

Alice Hambro

Sybil Thorndike

Mrs. 'The Sow' Mounsey

Anthony Tancred

Treff Culver

June Allen

Young Adelaide

Fay Compton

Mrs. Culver

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Mr. Culver

A.E. Matthews

Mr. Bly

Diane Hart

The Blazer

Mary Martlew

Milly Lauderdale

Ernest Hare

Policeman

Themes & keywords

blackmailvictorian englandlife in the slums

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Forbidden Street in Israel?+

The Forbidden Street is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Forbidden Street on Netflix?+

The Forbidden Street is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is The Forbidden Street?+

The Forbidden Street has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Forbidden Street?+

The Forbidden Street stars Maureen O'Hara, Dana Andrews, Anne Butchart, Sybil Thorndike and Anthony Tancred.

When did The Forbidden Street come out?+

The Forbidden Street is a 1949 movie directed by Jean Negulesco.

What genre is The Forbidden Street?+

The Forbidden Street is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Forbidden Street?+

The Forbidden Street was directed by Jean Negulesco.