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What I Think is Important about "Outrage"


I've seen other comments about how dated this movie is, the "damsel in distress" scenes, etc. However, I very much admire Ida Lupino's work. What I think is the most salient point of the movie is that NO ONE WAS BLAMING THE VICTIM. Some co-workers may have avoided her, but others were actually quite kind, if awkward. Her own fiance still loved her and didn't view her as "spoiled goods." The minister who looks after her just about falls in love with her, but doesn't take advantage of her, and helps her to heal. Her family wants her back, and she has a future. The point really is that, although these awful things happen, it doesn't change the humanity and worth of the victim. In a way, it was WAY ahead of its time in its compassion and psychological insight. This, to me, is what makes the movie memorable and deserving of a place of distinction in the annals of American film history.

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I realize almost a year has passed since you posted but I feel compelled to tell you how much I appreciate what you have written here. Yes. Yes.

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This is a wonderful movie...I can't believe how beautiful it is. I cried so much...It's no happy ending just that the message that things are going their right way, nothing else. I am happy I just watched it on TCM.

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Many thanks for your words, I couldn't agree much... So brave was Ms Lupino, with such a movie at this time...


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Did you mean you couldn't agree more? You're welcome. It's been a while now since I saw the movie, but I think in various ways it's an important part of film history! Thanks for your post.

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Culture receded, in that aspect.

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