Bright Leaf

"He had to fight for everything he owned ... except this woman's lips !"

Jul 2 1950 Approved 1h 50m
Drama, Romance

Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.

Plot

Once, magnate Major Singleton ran the Royles out of the Kingsmont tobacco country for daring to make lowly cigarettes. Now in 1894, Brant Royle, last of his name, is back. Forceful and macho, Brant intends to re-establish his family no matter what it takes. Two lovely women have waited for him: bordello keeper Sonia, with love; Singleton's daughter Margaret, with hatred and desire. As automation rears its head, the struggle attains an epic quality. Will Royle Cigarettes flood the market? Will Brant pick the wrong woman?

Written by

Ranald MacDougall, Foster Fitzsimmons

Directed by

Michael Curtiz

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,534
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA