Ann Blyth in a publicity photo with her co-stars Robert Taylor and Stewart Granger in All the Brothers Were Valiant (1953). A tale of adventure on the high seas, and a love triangle, where Ann is caught between love for her new husband, played by Taylor, and her attraction for his ne-er do well brother, played by Granger. The movie will be shown on Turner Classic Movies this coming Saturday, July 15th, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern.
From my book, Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star. -
A striking scene is when Granger takes her in his arms, and she forgets all about Robert Taylor, until she glances over Granger’s shoulder and sees her husband watching her. She is shocked at how the scene must look to him, and she when she returns to their cabin, she cannot even adequately apologize, overwhelmed by shame.
The title is a phrase and family motto in the ship’s log, “All the brothers were valiant…and all the sisters were virtuous.” She will have to earn back her husband’s trust, as he will have to earn back her respect.
For more on the story, have a look here at my post at Another Old Movie Blog.
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