It is important to note that other than the title and a few names here and there, this movie really has nothing in common with the television series. It is NOT a comedy but a very touching romance about a woman (Gene Tierney) and her daughter (played by a young Natalie Wood) moving into the home of a deceased sea captain. Unlike the lightweight TV series, the Captain (Rex Harrison at his dashing best) is smitten with Mrs. Muir and an unrequited romance begins to grow. Finally, because their love cannot be (after all, he IS dead), the captain lets go and makes Mrs. Muir forget.
The part of the movie that always gets me bawling is the end--after Mrs. Muir herself passes. You just have to see it to understand. It's simply beautiful and rips your heart out due to the masterfully way it is handled.
A must see tearjerker.
The part of the movie that always gets me bawling is the end--after Mrs. Muir herself passes. You just have to see it to understand. It's simply beautiful and rips your heart out due to the masterfully way it is handled.
A must see tearjerker.