A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN” (1964)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Charles Walters’ “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A poor, uneducated mountain girl leaves her cabin in search of respect, a wealthy husband, and a better life in this fictionalized biopic of Margaret “Molly” Brown, who survived the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic.

Still image of filmmaker Charles Walters.

STUDIO:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor (MGM)

DIRECTOR:

Charles Walters

CAST:

• Debbie Reynolds … Molly Brown
• Harve Presnell … Johnny Brown
• Ed Begley … Shamus…