Lorna Doone

Lorna Doone is a 1951 American adventure film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Barbara Hale and Richard Greene. It is an adaptation of the 1869 novel Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore, set in the English West Country during the 17th century. Plot Lorna Doone falls for John Ridd, but is betrothed (against her will) to one Carver Doone. As the English Civil War looms, John is determined to defeat the vicious Doone family and win Lorna over. Cast Barbara Hale as Lorna Doone Richard Greene as John Ridd Carl Benton Reid as Sir Ensor Doone William Bishop as Carver Doone Ron Randell as Tom Faggus Sean McClory as Charleworth Doone Onslow Stevens as Counsellor Doone Lester Matthews as King Charles II John Dehner as Baron de Wichehalse Gloria Petroff as Lorna Doone as a Child Patrick Aherne as Judge Jeffreys Production