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Kings Row

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Claude Rains, Ronald Reagan, Robert Cummings, Betty Field, and Ann Sheridan in Kings Row (1942)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sam Wood
  • Writers
    • Casey Robinson(screen play)
    • Henry Bellamann(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Robert Cummings
    • Ronald Reagan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Wood
  • Writers
    • Casey Robinson(screen play)
    • Henry Bellamann(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Robert Cummings
    • Ronald Reagan
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    • 76User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Kings Row
    Trailer 3:22
    Kings Row

    Photos40

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    Ronald Reagan, Robert Cummings, and Ann Sheridan in Kings Row (1942)
    Ronald Reagan and Robert Cummings in Kings Row (1942)
    Ronald Reagan, Robert Cummings, Betty Field, and Ann Sheridan in Kings Row (1942)
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    Ronald Reagan and Robert Cummings in Kings Row (1942)
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    Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan
    • Randy Monaghanas Randy Monaghan
    Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings
    • Parris Mitchellas Parris Mitchell
    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan
    • Drake McHughas Drake McHugh
    Betty Field
    Betty Field
    • Cassandra Toweras Cassandra Tower
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Dr. Henry Gordonas Dr. Henry Gordon
    Claude Rains
    Claude Rains
    • Dr. Alexander Q. Toweras Dr. Alexander Q. Tower
    Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson
    • Harriet Gordonas Harriet Gordon
    Nancy Coleman
    Nancy Coleman
    • Louise Gordonas Louise Gordon
    Kaaren Verne
    Kaaren Verne
    • Elise Sandoras Elise Sandor
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    • Madame Marie von Elnas Madame Marie von Eln
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • Colonel Skeffingtonas Colonel Skeffington
    Ernest Cossart
    Ernest Cossart
    • Pa Monaghanas Pa Monaghan
    Ilka Grüning
    Ilka Grüning
    • Annaas Anna
    • (as Ilka Gruning)
    Pat Moriarity
    • Tod Monaghanas Tod Monaghan
    Minor Watson
    Minor Watson
    • Sam Wintersas Sam Winters
    Ludwig Stössel
    Ludwig Stössel
    • Professor Berdorffas Professor Berdorff
    • (as Ludwig Stossel)
    Erwin Kalser
    • Mr. Sandoras Mr. Sandor
    Egon Brecher
    • Dr. Candellas Dr. Candell
    • Director
      • Sam Wood
    • Writers
      • Casey Robinson(screen play)
      • Henry Bellamann(from the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    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 Mitchell (Robert Cummings) and Drake McHugh (Ronald Reagan), both of whom have lost their parents, are best friends; Parris dreams of becoming a doctor, studying under the father of his sweetheart Cassandra Tower (Betty Field), 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. —scgary66
    • safe deposit box
    • deception
    • treachery
    • reprisal
    • retribution
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Erich Wolfgang Korngold's score was played during the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President.
    • Goofs
      When Parris is speaking to his instructor in Vienna, Dr. Kendell strikes a match to light his pipe. In the next shot, the match has disappeared and there is no evidence that he lit the pipe.
    • 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.

    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in American Experience: Reagan: Part I (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      My Gal Is a High-Born Lady
      (1886) (uncredited)

      Written by Barney Fagan

      Sung by the folks in the buggy

    User reviews76

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Engaging Drama
    Sometimes melodramatic but otherwise engaging adaptation of popular novel tracks the lives of a group of friends in a small town from childhood to adulthood, as they cope with life's challenges. There are good performances from Cummings as an earnest fellow who wants to become a doctor, Field as a mysterious young woman he loves, Rains as her domineering father, Reagan, in his finest role, as Cummings' best friend, and the radiant Sheridan as the former tomboy from the wrong side of the tracks who loves Reagan. Well directed by Wood, helped by the top-notch cinematography (Howe) and score (Korngold). It beautifully captures the feel of a small town around the turn of the 20th century.
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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Acı günler
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Fe La Grande Railroad Station Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,093,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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