Prior to this film, Olivia de Havilland successfully sued Warner Bros. to gain freedom from predatory contracts. To Each His Own was her triumphant return to the screen as a freelance actress, proving her ability to carry complex, mature roles.
The narrative flashes back to Piersen Falls during WWI. Jody has a brief, intense romance with a pilot, Captain Bart Cosgrove (John Lund), who is killed in action, leaving her pregnant and unmarried.
The story begins in London during World War II , where a middle-aged American woman, Jody Norris (de Havilland), works as a fire warden.
The film was a major production for Paramount Pictures and was marked by several notable behind-the-scenes struggles:
Mitchell Leisen, a former set designer, was praised for the meticulous period accuracy in costumes and hairstyles, helping the film avoid the "melodramatic" pitfalls of its genre. Critical Reception and Legacy
Producer Charles Brackett had to fight the Breen Office (Hollywood's censors) to maintain the film’s direct handling of unwed motherhood, which was a controversial subject under the Production Code.
To Each His Own(1946) < Full Version >
Prior to this film, Olivia de Havilland successfully sued Warner Bros. to gain freedom from predatory contracts. To Each His Own was her triumphant return to the screen as a freelance actress, proving her ability to carry complex, mature roles.
The narrative flashes back to Piersen Falls during WWI. Jody has a brief, intense romance with a pilot, Captain Bart Cosgrove (John Lund), who is killed in action, leaving her pregnant and unmarried. To Each His Own(1946)
The story begins in London during World War II , where a middle-aged American woman, Jody Norris (de Havilland), works as a fire warden. Prior to this film, Olivia de Havilland successfully
The film was a major production for Paramount Pictures and was marked by several notable behind-the-scenes struggles: The narrative flashes back to Piersen Falls during WWI
Mitchell Leisen, a former set designer, was praised for the meticulous period accuracy in costumes and hairstyles, helping the film avoid the "melodramatic" pitfalls of its genre. Critical Reception and Legacy
Producer Charles Brackett had to fight the Breen Office (Hollywood's censors) to maintain the film’s direct handling of unwed motherhood, which was a controversial subject under the Production Code.