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Kings Row (1942)

APPROVED 127 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Romance  -   18 April 1942 (USA)
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The dark side and hypocrisy of provincial American life is seen through the eyes of five children as they grow to adulthood at the turn-of-the-century.

Director:

Sam Wood

Writers:

Casey Robinson (screen play), Henry Bellamann (from the novel by)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ann Sheridan ...
Robert Cummings ...
Ronald Reagan ...
Betty Field Betty Field ...
Cassandra Tower
Charles Coburn ...
Dr. Henry Gordon
Claude Rains ...
Dr. Alexander Tower
Judith Anderson ...
Mrs. Harriet Gordon
Nancy Coleman Nancy Coleman ...
Louise Gordon
Kaaren Verne Kaaren Verne ...
Elise Sandor
Maria Ouspenskaya Maria Ouspenskaya ...
Madame von Eln
Harry Davenport Harry Davenport ...
Colonel Skeffington
Ernest Cossart Ernest Cossart ...
Pa Monaghan
Ilka Grüning Ilka Grüning ...
Anna (as Ilka Gruning)
Pat Moriarity Pat Moriarity ...
Tod Monaghan
Minor Watson Minor Watson ...
Sam Winters
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Storyline

Five children in an apparently ideal American small town find their lives changing as the years pass near the turn of the century in 1900. Parris and Drake, both of whom have lost their parents, are best friends; Parris dreams of becoming a doctor, studying under the father of his sweetheart Cassie, while Drake plans on becoming a local businessman when he receives his full inheritance - juggling girlfriends in the meantime. As they become adults, the revelations of local secrets threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams. Written by scgary66  

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Plot Keywords:

Friend | Doctor | Turn Of The Century | Secret | Childhood Friend  | See more »

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The town they talk of in whispers. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Abismo de pasión See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Ida Lupino and Olivia de Havilland both rejected the role of Cassandra. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Randy sends Parris a letter in Europe, the return address reads "Kings Row, USA" with no street address or state mentioned. See more »

Quotes

Col. Skeffington: [Referring to the dying Madame von Eln] When she passes, how much passes with her! - a whole way of life, a way of gentleness and honor and dignity. These things are going, Henry, and they may never come back to this world.
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Connections

Referenced in "Reagan: Let's Finish the Job: Episode #1.2" (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"My Gal Is a High-Born Lady"
(1886) (uncredited)
Written by Barney Fagan
Sung by the folks in the buggy See more »