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Director:
Writers:
Lenore J. Coffee (screenplay)
Lloyd C. Douglas (book)
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Release Date:
28 January 1938 (Denmark) more
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Plot:
A homeless woman named Hannah drifts into the lives of the kindly Ward family, in a small Indiana town in 1919... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
User Comments:
Great film! more (16 total)

Cast

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Claude Rains ... Paul Ward
Fay Bainter ... Hannah Parmalee
Jackie Cooper ... Peter Trimble
Bonita Granville ... Sally Ward
Henry O'Neill ... Sam Trimble
Kay Johnson ... Mrs. Marcia Ward
James Stephenson ... Thomas Bradford
J. Farrell MacDonald ... Dr. Thompson
William Pawley ... Joe Ellis
Edward Pawley ... Bill Ellis
John Ridgely ... Charles Ellis
Mary Field ... Hester, Trimble's Secretary
Edward McWade ... Sloan the furniture dealer
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Additional Details

Runtime:
92 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
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News item - Saturday, May 14,1938 -Burbank, California: Warners is rushing scoring of "White Banners," based upon the Lloyd C. Douglas novel, in order to have the film ready for screening at the Dallas sales convention (Warners)which opens Monday. Max Steiner, who is composing the original score, is working day and night to complete the assignment. more
Quotes:
Paul Ward: You don't think I have a fighting chance!
Hannah: I don't think you have a chance, fighting!
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12 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
Great film!, 4 June 2005
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Author: sidneybruhl from United States

Just happened to wake up very early this morning and stumbled upon "White Banners" on Turner Classic Movies. What a nice little film. Fay Bainter, normally known for her outstanding support of many a fine lead actor, is given a chance to shine in a more substantial and pivotal role. Claude Rains turns in his usual fine performance and there is fine work from young actors Bonita Granville and Jackie Cooper. In lesser hands this film could easily lapse into a puddle of maudlin sap, but these fine performers truly elevate this moving and interesting story. The film is based on a Lloyd C. Douglas short story. Douglas was also the author of "Magnificient Obsession" and "The Robe. Would love to see this one on DVD someday. Until then, I'll be watching TCM's schedule for it. A film not to be missed!

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