Adventure (MGM, 1945) Not Rated

Director: Victor Fleming.
Screenplay: Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Vincent Lawrence.
Cast: Clark Gable, Greer Garson, Joan Blondell, Thomas Mitchell, Tom Tully, John Qualen.

Storyline: After the Japanese torpedo their merchant marine ship, Mudgin (Mitchell) promises to give up his evil ways if he and first mate Harry Patterson (Gable) are rescued. Back on dry land, Mudgin breaks his promise to reform and is in mortal fear for his soul. This was Gable's first film after his return from WWII.

Library focus: Mudgin begs Harry to accompany him to the library where they can ask for help. Harry meets and ultimately marries the librarian, Emily Sears (Garson). Sears is presented as a strong, independent woman and the library scenes offer a fairly realistic depiction of the profession.

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