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Invitation

Play trailer Poster for Invitation R,  1952,  1h 24m,  Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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When a millionaire discovers his daughter, Ellen (Dorothy McGuire), suffers from a fatal heart condition and has only one year to live, he determines to make it her best. Fearing it might dampen her spirits, he keeps her condition a secret. He then persuades down-on-his luck Dan Pierce (Van Johnson) to marry his daughter. Attracted by her family's wealth, Dan agrees. As the year progresses, Dan's play love gains sincerity. Disaster strikes, however, when secrets are unearthed.

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Moira Walsh America Magazine Jul 15, 2021
The particular premises in this case are preposterous rather than daring. Go to Full Review
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Hagrid W Apr 12, 2019 Powerfully performed and acted by Dorothy McGuire. The plot seems like it will be simplistic, but you are in for a surprise. Invitation is another of Hollywood's tales told from the rich man's perspective (weren't they all?) but this one has some guts to it and a solid performance by McGuire. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Gottfried Reinhardt

Director

Van Johnson

Daniel I. `'Dan'` Pierce

Dorothy McGuire

Ellen Bowker Pierce

Ruth Roman

Maud Redwick

Louis Calhern

Simon Bowker

Ray Collins

Dr. Warren Pritchard

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Invitation

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Synopsis When a millionaire discovers his daughter, Ellen (Dorothy McGuire), suffers from a fatal heart condition and has only one year to live, he determines to make it her best. Fearing it might dampen her spirits, he keeps her condition a secret. He then persuades down-on-his luck Dan Pierce (Van Johnson) to marry his daughter. Attracted by her family's wealth, Dan agrees. As the year progresses, Dan's play love gains sincerity. Disaster strikes, however, when secrets are unearthed.
Director
Gottfried Reinhardt
Screenwriter
Paul Osborn
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
R
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 22, 2009
Runtime
1h 24m
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