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Due to a possible cholera epidemic onboard, passengers on a ship are forced to disembark at Pago Pago, a small village on a Pacific island where it incessantly rains. Among the stranded passengers are Sadie Thompson, a prostitute, and Alfred Davidson, a fanatic missionary who will try to redeem her.
On a remote South Pacific island, a prim and proper missionary, Sadie Thompson, clashes with a dissolute U.S. Marine, Sergeant O'Hara. Their spiritual and moral battles escalate, drawing in other passengers stranded by a quarantine. Sadie's fervent religious beliefs are tested against the harsh realities and temptations of island life.
Rain was a significant film for Joan Crawford, showcasing her dramatic range. While a critical success for its time, its portrayal of religious hypocrisy and sensuality was considered daring. It is noted for its strong performances and atmospheric setting.
Praised for Joan Crawford's compelling performance as Sadie Thompson.
Applauded for its dramatic intensity and exploration of themes like hypocrisy and temptation.
Recognized for its atmospheric depiction of the South Pacific setting.
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The film was adapted from W. Somerset Maugham's short story 'Miss Thompson', which had previously been adapted into a successful stage play.
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There are times in this film when I could quite cheerfully have hung Walter Huston's "Davidson" from the yardarm... Joan Crawford is "Sadie Thompson" - a prostitute merrily plying her trades on a South Pacific island with the visiting Ameri...
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