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Anastaja

Original title: Daughters Courageous
  • 19391939
  • SS
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
674
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Claude Rains, John Garfield, Fay Bainter, Lola Lane, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, Jeffrey Lynn, Gale Page, and May Robson in Anastaja (1939)
Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her 1st husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter Buff, who has her eye on a maverick of her own in Gabriel Lopez, is pleased when Jim grants his stamp of approval on her relationship. Buff plans to elope with Gabriel on her mother's wedding day, but 'unpredictable' is Gabriel's middle name.
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Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her 1st husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 ye... Read allNan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her 1st husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm p... Read allNan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her 1st husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter... Read all

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
674
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  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Julius J. Epstein(original screen play)
    • Philip G. Epstein(original screen play)
    • Dorothy Bennett(play)
  • Stars
    • John Garfield
    • Claude Rains
    • Jeffrey Lynn
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Julius J. Epstein(original screen play)
    • Philip G. Epstein(original screen play)
    • Dorothy Bennett(play)
  • Stars
    • John Garfield
    • Claude Rains
    • Jeffrey Lynn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 20User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Claude Rains, Fay Bainter, Lola Lane, Rosemary Lane, Gale Page, and May Robson in Anastaja (1939)
    Claude Rains, Fay Bainter, Donald Crisp, Lola Lane, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Gale Page in Anastaja (1939)
    Claude Rains and Fay Bainter in Anastaja (1939)
    Claude Rains, Lola Lane, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Gale Page in Anastaja (1939)
    Lola Lane, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Gale Page in Anastaja (1939)
    John Garfield and Priscilla Lane in Anastaja (1939)
    John Garfield and Priscilla Lane in Anastaja (1939)
    Claude Rains in Anastaja (1939)
    John Garfield, Lola Lane, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Gale Page in Anastaja (1939)
    John Garfield, Lola Lane, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Gale Page in Anastaja (1939)

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    John Garfield
    John Garfield
    • Gabriel Lopez
    Claude Rains
    Claude Rains
    • Jim Masters
    Jeffrey Lynn
    Jeffrey Lynn
    • Johnny Heming
    Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter
    • Nan Masters
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • Sam Sloane
    May Robson
    May Robson
    • Penny
    Frank McHugh
    Frank McHugh
    • George
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Eddie Moore
    George Humbert
    George Humbert
    • Manuel Lopez
    Berton Churchill
    Berton Churchill
    • Judge Henry Hornsby
    Priscilla Lane
    Priscilla Lane
    • Buff Masters
    Rosemary Lane
    Rosemary Lane
    • Tinka Masters
    Lola Lane
    Lola Lane
    • Linda Masters
    Gale Page
    Gale Page
    • Cora Masters
    Nat Carr
    Nat Carr
    • Court Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • Tourist
    • (uncredited)
    George Chesebro
    George Chesebro
    • Mike
    • (uncredited)
    Alice Connors
    • Hatcheck Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Julius J. Epstein(original screen play)
      • Philip G. Epstein(original screen play)
      • Dorothy Bennett(play)
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    • Trivia
      Because John Garfield was playing a Mexican general in Vapaudensankari Juarez (1939) when Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein were writing the screenplay to this movie, they made his character Hispanic as a joke.
    • Goofs
      After Buff tells Gabriel she came and will be going home from the nightclub with Johnny, Gabriel leaves and leaves his accordion with the coat-check girl. However, before sunrise the next morning he and Buff are on his father's boat. He is playing his accordion and she is singing.
    • Quotes

      Penny: [sternly] When are you going to stop sliding down the banister?

      Buff Masters: [excitedly] When they stop making 'em.

    • Connections
      Featured in The John Garfield Story (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
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    User reviews20

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    8/10
    Very engaging.
    This is the first of the "Four Daughters" series that I've ever seen, or was even aware of. Judging by this film, it's a wonder that they don't have a better reputation than they do. This movie is very engaging and entertaining throughout. The story may be a little too by-the-numbers, but the likability of the three Lane sisters plus one helps to overcome that mild complaint easily. The dialog is as snappy as that of a contemporary sitcom and the direction is fresh and forward-looking for a film over sixty years old. Claude Rains shines in his role. This also marks the first time I've understood why John Garfield commands the devoted following he has. "Daughters Courageous" should be enjoyed by anyone who likes the older Hollywood films and will likely appeal to a significant percentage of younger viewers if they give it a chance.
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    • Hermit C-2
    • Dec 13, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1940 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Daughters Courageous
    • Filming locations
      • Colton Hall, Monterey, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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