This lobby card from OUR VERY OWN (1950) takes a pivotal moment from the film when father, played by Donald Cook, and his daughter, played by Ann Blyth, have a sudden, serious fight about her resentment for not being told she was adopted, and that she found out in a very cold and heartless way.
From my book on Ann's career:
Our Very Own
(1950) is like opening up a time capsule and seeing the world as it was in a
year that began a new decade, that oddly seems at once to look ahead bearing
unconscious predictions—and, also, to take a brief glance over the shoulder at
a world that was about to be relegated to memory and family snapshots.
This film is about a teenager who discovers she was adopted, but it is not
about adoption. It is about belonging, about losing one’s identity and
finding one’s place in the new thing called the nuclear family, which would
play such an important part of our national identity in the 1950s and
‘60s.
For more on the movie, and her career, have a look at my book on Ann's career -- Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star.
For more on my other books and plays, please see my website: JacquelineTLynch.com
"Lynch’s book is organized and well-written – and has plenty of amusing observations – but when it comes to describing Blyth’s movies, Lynch’s writing sparkles." - Ruth Kerr, Silver Screenings
"Jacqueline T. Lynch creates a poignant and thoroughly-researched mosaic of memories of a fine, upstanding human being who also happens to be a legendary entertainer." - Deborah Thomas, Java's Journey
"One of the great strengths of Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star. is that Lynch not only gives an excellent overview of Blyth's career -- she offers detailed analyses of each of Blyth's roles -- but she puts them in the context of the larger issues of the day."- Amanda Garrett, Old Hollywood Films
"Jacqueline's book will hopefully cause many more people to take a look at this multitalented woman whose career encompassed just about every possible aspect of 20th Century entertainment." - Laura Grieve, Laura's Miscellaneous Musings''
"Jacqueline T. Lynch’s Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star. is an extremely well researched undertaking that is a must for all Blyth fans." - Annette Bochenek, Hometowns to Hollywood
