Johnny Belinda (Warner Bros.) (1948)

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SHOWMEN’S TRADE REVIEW: One of the screen’s outstanding achievements from every angle — acting, story and general technical excellence! Should do top business wherever played! An Academy-Award contender! . Jane Wyman performs this role with memorable | skill and will surely be in line for every prize in the book. Lew Ayres is splendid as the earnest = young doctor ! Early Reviews from the Fan MagsUse them out front like this! MOTION PICTURE DAILY: A Very First-Class Drama—Jane Wyman’s illuminating performance will be talked about widely once “Johnny Belinda’’ gets under way! it will prove to be one of those infrequent films combining a popular attraction — particularly for women= with an appeal for those who only part with their money when Hollywood delivers for discriminating grown-ups! || What The Magazine Critics Are Saying About “dohnny Belinda LOUELLA 0. PARSONS In Cosmopolitan Magazine: A beautiful, superior piece of work for which I award Jane Wyman the Cosmopolitan Citation for the best feminine performance of the month! A superior production, highlighted by excellent writing, sensitive direction, and distinguished supporting acting jobs by Lew Ayres, Charles Bickford. MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE: Jane Wyman will certainly be among the top contenders this year for her work in “Johnny Belinda” ...a picture you should see! PHOTOPLAY: A stirring story, admirably acted, makes this one of the most distinctive dramas of the year! MOVIE STARS PARADE: Wonderful is the word for Jane Wyman in Warners’ “Johnny Belinda”! MODERN SCREEN: Here is that rare film, one which, highly touted for ages before release, doesn’t let you down. A great personal triumph for Jane Wyman! MOTION PICTURE HERALD: Here is a beautiful production—a melodramatic and highly emotional story of mother love that is intelligently told for adults. it’s a picture that every woman in town will want to see! Jane Wyman’s so good in her role that you can almost see the halo. Excellent! BOXOFFICE: Jane Wyman is almost certain to win another Academy Award nomination. The picture will go on the ‘‘must see’’ list of most women — and what more is necessary to assure capacity business and extended runs in all bookings. That doesn’t mean it is entirely a woman’s picture; there’s plenty for the males, most especially action, and atmosphere ! VARIETY DAILY: A compelling, adult drama, told with sensitive taste. Packs a boxoffice wallop and can be sold for big returns !