DUEL IN THE SUN

Tragedy seems to follow Pearl Chavez (Jennifer Jones) everywhere she goes. After a domestic dispute results in the death of both of her parents, Pearl moves in with her aunt, Laura Belle (Lillian Gish), on a Texas farm. When Pearl notices Laura Belle’s son, the fiery Lewt (Gregory Peck), life on the ranch erupts into chaos. The two have a brief courtship, but Lewt abruptly ends the relationship. When Pearl tries to move on, Lewt’s jealousy leads to a climactic gun battle between the former lovers.