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The Case of Patty Smith Reviews

  • 1962
  • 1 hr 33 mins
  • Drama
  • NR
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The plight of a girl (Dani Lynn) who considers having an abortion after she's impregnated by a rapist. Mary: Merry Anders. Dr. Miller: J. Edward McKinley. Father O'Brien: David McMahon. Allan: Carleton Crane. Top: Robert Rudelson. Also known as "Patty" and "The Shame of Patty Smith." Directed by Leo A. Handel.

Dani Lynn is a pretty 21-year-old who gets pregnant after being raped. Rebuffed by the legitimate medical community, she turns to her priest, but even he is unsympathetic. In desperation she goes to an abortionist; his work is butchery, and she dies. Controversial when released, the film suffers from preachiness and Lynn's permanently befuddled expression. Even the serious subject matter cannot prevent this movie from looking just plain silly.