Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (novel)
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| Author | Charles Shaw |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | War novel |
| Publisher | Muller |
| Released | 1952 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
This article is about the 1952 novel. For the 1957 film, see Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison.
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a 1952 novel by Charles Shaw. It tells the story of Marine corporal Allison shipwrecked on an island in the Pacific during World War Two. The only inhabitant is a nun, Sister Angela. It was made into an 1957 film by John Huston.
[edit] Plot summary
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
The narrative deals with the developing relationship between the marine and the nun, especially Allison's growing attraction to Sister Angela.
[edit] Characters in "Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison"
- Allison – the marine
- Angela – the nun
Spoilers end here.
[edit] Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
The movie was adapted by John Huston and John Lee Mahin from the novel and directed by Huston. It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Deborah Kerr).
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