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Movie Info

Release Date: September 14, 1948
Runtime: 102 minutes
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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100%
Tomatometer
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6.8/10
TMDB
74 votes
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7.7/10
IMDb
5,793 votes
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Johnny Belinda

1948

"Silence speaks louder than words ever could."

Drama 102 min 7.7/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
3 Nominations
5 Total
Oscars
1 3 nom.
Golden Globes
1
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1949 Oscars Best Actress Jane Wyman Winner
1949 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Jane Wyman Winner
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Agnes Moorehead Nominated
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Charles Bickford Nominated
1949 Oscars Best Actor Lew Ayres Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1949 Oscars Best Actress Jane Wyman
1949 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Jane Wyman
Year Festival Category Winner
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Agnes Moorehead
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Charles Bickford
1949 Oscars Best Actor Lew Ayres

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Revenue: $0
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Trivia & Fun Facts about Johnny Belinda

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  • Jane Wyman's performance as the deaf-mute character Belinda was noted for its authenticity, as she studied the nuances of sign language and the physicality required for the role.

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  • The film was shot on location in a small town in California, which provided a realistic backdrop for the rural setting of the story.

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  • Agnes Moorehead's character, the town's matriarch, was originally intended to be more sympathetic; however, the script evolved to make her more antagonistic, adding tension to the narrative.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a distinctive hat that serves as a subtle nod to the themes of communication and isolation present throughout the film.

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  • The film's score was composed by Max Steiner, who was known for his ability to heighten emotional moments, which was particularly crucial in a dialogue-light film focused on a deaf-mute character.

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  • Lew Ayres, who played the doctor, had previously served as a medic in World War II, which influenced his portrayal of a compassionate and dedicated physician.

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  • The film shares thematic elements with other 1940s dramas that explore communication barriers and societal challenges, linking it to works by directors like Elia Kazan.

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