The Proud and Profane 1956

Synopsis:

In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.

Directed by: George Seaton
Written by: George Seaton
Runtime: 111 minutes
Tagline: A MOVIE OF STARTLING FRANKNESS...!
Cast:
William Holden
William Holden
Lt. Col. Colin Black 
Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Lee Ashley 
Thelma Ritter
Thelma Ritter
Kate Connors 
Dewey Martin
Dewey Martin
Eddie Wodcik 
William Redfield
William Redfield
Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes