Pinky
"The poignant story of a girl who fell hopelessly in love!"
Originally released in 1949. Pinky is a drama film. directed by Elia Kazan.
Starring Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, and Ethel Waters
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 whit...
Who directed Pinky?
Pinky was directed by Elia Kazan.
How long is Pinky?
Pinky has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Pinky released?
Pinky was released on September 28, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pinky?
The main cast of Pinky includes Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan, Basil Ruysdael.