Madame Bovary (1949) Facts
| Director(s) | Vincente Minnelli |
| Producer(s) | Pandro S. Berman |
| Featured Cast | Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan, Gene Lockhart |
| Total Facts | 2 |
Director Vincente Minnelli wanted Lana Turner for the role of Emma, but was convinced that a more dignified actress like Greer Garson or Jennifer Jones was needed for the audience to understand the character more.
The Breen Office opposed the movie, saying that it had too many controversies and innuendo; everything from the makeup to the kissing scenes had be washed down a bit to pass the censors.