Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. We see birth, life and death in this small community, based on a Thornton Wilder play. Sweet and sensitive. Buoyed by wise performances. Very moving.
Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Black & White Art Directon, Best Original Score and Score, Best Sound Recording.
Starring:
William Holden - George Gibbs
Martha Scott - Emily Webb
Fay Bainter - Mrs. Gibbs
Beulah Bondi - Mrs. Webb
Thomas Mitchell - Doc Gibbs
Guy Kibbee - Mr. Webb
Stuart Erwin - Howie Newsome
Frank Craven - Stage Manager
Doro Merande - Mrs. Louella Soames
Philip Wood - Simon Stimson
Ruth Tobey - Rebecca Gibbs (as Ruth Toby)
Douglas Gardner - Wally Webb
Arthur B. Allen - Prof. Willard (as Arthur Allen)
Charles Trowbridge - Rev. Dr. Ferguson
Spencer Charters - Const. Bill Warren
Studio: United Artists
Filmed: 1940 - Released: 1940
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