Storyline

In 1931, Elizabeth Rambeau comes from England to live in California with her aunt and uncle of a winemaking dynasty, who are still wealthy despite 12 years of Prohibition. Object: marriage to the heir of another vineyard, to further consolidate holdings in the Valley. But John Rambeau, Elizabeth's illegitimate cousin, has other ideas about who she should marry, and sharply opposes patriarch Philippe's refusal to sell wine grapes to bootleggers. John's activities bring soap opera to the Rambeau family and violence to the valley.—Rod Crawford

Plot Keywords

vineyard, based on novel, paralysis, night club, dance hall, italian american, shot in the back, class distinction, false accusation, soap, wine, greed, envy, jealousy, crime syndicate, intimidation, violence, 1930s, 1920s, prohibition era

Short Review

Soap opera for sure but beautifully shot in gorgeous country with a superior cast. Rock and Jean are at the height of their attractiveness in this. Difficult to find but well worth watching if you're a fan of plush studio dramas.

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