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Overview
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Release Date:
26 March 1947 (USA)
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Tagline:
A Gal Who Really Goes To Town ! See more »
Plot:
Katie Holstrom leaves the farm to become a nurse, but is sidetracked into domestic service, romance, and politics. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 1 nomination
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NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
Romcoms: end of the affair?
(From The Guardian - Film News. 10 February 2012, 4:06 PM, PST)
Frederica Sagor Pt.3: The Way Of All Flesh Plagiarism
(From Alt Film Guide. 6 January 2012, 7:04 PM, PST)
Judy Lewis Dies: Loretta Young/Clark Gable Out-of-Wedlock Daughter
(From Alt Film Guide. 1 December 2011, 3:58 PM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 10 February 2012, 4:06 PM, PST)
Frederica Sagor Pt.3: The Way Of All Flesh Plagiarism
(From Alt Film Guide. 6 January 2012, 7:04 PM, PST)
Judy Lewis Dies: Loretta Young/Clark Gable Out-of-Wedlock Daughter
(From Alt Film Guide. 1 December 2011, 3:58 PM, PST)
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A Delightful Comedy with a Great Cast
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Loretta Young | ... | Katrin Holstrom |
 | Joseph Cotten | ... | Glenn Morley |
 | Ethel Barrymore | ... | Agatha Morley |
 | Charles Bickford | ... | Joseph Clancy |
| Rose Hobart | ... | Virginia Thatcher |
 | Rhys Williams | ... | Adolph Petree |
| Harry Davenport | ... | Dr. Matthew Sulven |
| Tom Powers | ... | Hy Nordick |
| William Harrigan | ... | Ward C. Hughes |
| Lex Barker | ... | Olaf Holstrom |
| Harry Shannon | ... | Mr. Holstrom |
| Keith Andes | ... | Sven Holstrom |
| Thurston Hall | ... | Wilbur Johnson |
| Art Baker | ... | Anders J. Finley |
| Don Beddoe | ... | Einar - Campaign Reporter |
 | James Arness | ... | Peter Holstrom (as James Aurness) |
| Anna Q. Nilsson | ... | Mrs. Holstrom |
| John Gallaudet | ... | Van |
| William B. Davidson | ... | Eckers |
| Cy Kendall | ... | Sweeney |
| Frank Ferguson | ... | Martinaan |
| William Bakewell | ... | Windor |
 | Charles Lane | ... | Jackson - Campaign Reporter |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Forrest J Ackerman | ... | Audience Member at Finley Rally (uncredited) |
| Eddie Arden | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Jessie Arnold | ... | Motel Manager (uncredited) |
| William Bailey | ... | Father (uncredited) |
| Tony Barrett | ... | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Brandon Beach | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Beth Belden | ... | Politician (uncredited) |
| Sven Hugo Borg | ... | Dr. Mattsen (uncredited) |
| Janet Burston | ... | Girl (uncredited) |
| Albert Cavens | ... | Photographer (uncredited) |
 | Michael Chapin | ... | Boy (uncredited) |
| Robert Clarke | ... | Assistant Announcer (uncredited) |
| James Conaty | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Curtis | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Harry Denny | ... | Politician (uncredited) |
| Ben Erway | ... | Politician (uncredited) |
| Douglas Evans | ... | Silbey, Politician (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | ... | Conventioneer (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jerry Frank | ... | Route Man (uncredited) |
| Jack Gargan | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Gilbert | ... | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Sol Gorss | ... | Finley's Henchman (uncredited) |
| Carl Eric Hansen | ... | Politician (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Stuart Holmes | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Art Howard | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Lee Kass | ... | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Hazel Keener | ... | Mother (uncredited) |
| Carl Kent | ... | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Mike Lally | ... | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Charles McGraw | ... | Fisher - Finley's Henchman (uncredited) |
| Drew Miller | ... | Tow Truck Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Mary Newton | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Elsa Peterson | ... | Politician (uncredited) |
| James Pierce | ... | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Victor Potel | ... | Farmer with Destroyed Property (uncredited) |
| Jason Robards Sr. | ... | Night Editor (uncredited) |
| Dick Rush | ... | Polling Place Operator (uncredited) |
| Larry Steers | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Robert Strong | ... | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Dale Van Sickel | ... | Finlay Hood at Cabin (uncredited) |
| Eleanore Vogel | ... | Rooming House Proprietress (uncredited) |
| Florence Wix | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Mel Wixon | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bud Wolfe | ... | Finley's Henchman (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| H.C. Potter | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Allen Rivkin | (written by) and | |
| Laura Kerr | (written by) | |
| Hella Wuolijoki | (play "Juurakon Hulda") (as Juhni Tervataa) | |
Produced by | |||
| Dore Schary | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Leigh Harline | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Milton R. Krasner | (director of photography) (as Milton Krasner) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Harry Marker | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Albert S. D'Agostino | |||
| Feild M. Gray | (as Feild Gray) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Harley Miller | |||
| Darrell Silvera | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Gordon Bau | .... | makeup supervisor | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| James E. Casey | .... | assistant director (as James Casey) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Clem Portman | .... | sound | |
| Francis M. Sarver | .... | sound | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Russell A. Cully | .... | special effects | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Edith Head | .... | costume designer: Miss Loretta Young | |
| Eugene Joseff | .... | costume jeweller (uncredited) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Harold Palmer | .... | montage | |
Music Department | |||
| C. Bakaleinikoff | .... | musical director | |
| Gil Grau | .... | orchestrator | |
Other crew | |||
| Edgar Peterson | .... | assistant to producer | |
| Joel Freeman | .... | production clerk (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1947) (USA) (theatrical)
- Selznick Releasing Organization (1954) (USA) (theatrical) (re-release)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1973) (USA) (TV) (network premiere)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1999) (USA) (video)
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Runtime:
97 min
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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Trivia:
First cinema film of James Arness.See more »
Quotes:
Glenn Morley:She doesn't know anything about politics. How can she, I ask you, be expected to give of such things as the minimum wage bill, the full employment bill, the Missouri Valley, the Columbia Valley authorities amendments, the permanent MBPC, atomic bomb control, poll tax, national... , well a hundred other things.
Katrin Holstrom:Can you?
Glenn Morley:That's beside the point. I am already a congressman.
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Katrin Holstrom:Can you?
Glenn Morley:That's beside the point. I am already a congressman.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2 (1999) (TV)See more »
Soundtrack:
Row, Row, RowSee more »
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| Absolutely delightful and full of politics | Portable_universe |
| How can they both be in Congress? | dawh1 |
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Loretta Young won an Oscar for her portrayal of a Swedish farm girl turned congresswoman in this excellent comedy. Joseph Cotten is fine as her co-star. Charles Bickford and Ethel Barrymore provide strong support. Don't miss this one!