Johnny Belinda

Johnny Belinda

There was temptation in her helpless silence...and then torment

NR 1948 · 102 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

A small-town doctor helps a deaf-mute farm girl learn to communicate.

Directed by Jean Negulesco · Written by Allen Vincent

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