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Pinky

Pinky

The poignant story of a girl who fell hopelessly in love!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Pinky
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1949-09-28
  • Runtime: 102 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (45 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.759
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jeanne Crain

Jeanne Crain

as Patricia "Pinky" Johnson

Ethel Barrymore

Ethel Barrymore

as Miss Em

Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters

as Dicey Johnson

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

as Dr. Thomas Adams

Basil Ruysdael

Basil Ruysdael

as Judge Walker

Kenny Washington

Kenny Washington

as Dr. Canady

Nina Mae McKinney

Nina Mae McKinney

as Rozelia

Griff Barnett

Griff Barnett

as Dr. Joe McGill

Frederick O'Neal

Frederick O'Neal

as Jake Walters

Evelyn Varden

Evelyn Varden

as Melba Wooley

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External Links

Keywords

loveracismwillnursingold southpassing for white

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinky?

Pinky is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1949-09-28.

Who are the main actors in Pinky?

The main cast includes Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan, Basil Ruysdael, .

Where can I watch Pinky online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Pinky is available.

Is Pinky based on a true story?

The poignant story of a girl who fell hopelessly in love!

What is the IMDb rating of Pinky?

Pinky has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 45 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Pinky?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Pinky?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Pinky filmed?

Pinky was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Pinky?

The total runtime of Pinky is 102 minutes.

Is Pinky suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Pinky?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Pinky.

Does Pinky have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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