A Norwegian farmer lovingly raises his daughter in rural World War II-era Benson Junction, Wisconsin.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Edward G. Robinson | ... | Martinius Jacobson | |
| Margaret O'Brien | ... | Selma Jacobson | |
| James Craig | ... | Nels Halverson | |
| Frances Gifford | ... | Viola Johnson | |
| Agnes Moorehead | ... | Bruna Jacobson | |
| Morris Carnovsky | ... | Bjorn Bjornson | |
| Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins | ... | Arnold Hanson | |
| Sara Haden | ... | Mrs. Bjornson | |
| Greta Granstedt | ... | Mrs. Faraassen | |
| Dorothy Morris | ... | Ingeborg Jensen | |
| Arthur Space | ... | Pete Hanson | |
| Elizabeth Russell | ... | Kola Hanson | |
| Louis Jean Heydt | ... | Mr. Faraassen | |
| Charles Middleton | ... | Kurt Jensen | |
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Francis Pierlot | ... | Minister |
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Life in small town Wisconsin. Selma and Arnold, aged 7 and 5, pal around together between their two farms. Selma has a newborn calf that her father gave to her which she named 'Elizabeth'. Nels is the editor of the Fuller Junction Spectator and the kids just call him 'editor'. Viola is the new school teacher from the big city. While Nels wants to marry Viola, Viola does not want to live in a small quiet, nothing happening town. The biggest news is that Faraassen has built a new barn. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
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September 1945 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Frühling des Lebens See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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(1719) (uncredited)
Music attributed to George Frideric Handel
Hymn by Isaac Watts (1719)
Arranged by Lowell Mason
Sung by all in Church
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 2, 1946 with Margaret O'Brien, James Craig and Frances Gifford reprising their film roles. See more »Goofs
In the opening scene, during the two-shot of Selma Jacobson and Arnold Hanson, he can be seen mouthing her lines as she says them. See more »Quotes
Martinius Jacobson: [Entering Bjornson's new barn] You can still smell the new wood... finest smell on the earth.See more »
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Joy to the World(1719) (uncredited)
Music attributed to George Frideric Handel
Hymn by Isaac Watts (1719)
Arranged by Lowell Mason
Sung by all in Church
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Before he got into trouble with the despicable, vicious, self-serving Committee on UnAmerican activities, Dalton Trumbo was a versatile, highly respected, and talented American writer. One of his greatest works (And there were many) was this story called " Our Vines have Tender Grapes. " Directed by Roy Rowland. It tells the story of a small Wisconsin girl named Selma Jacobson (Margaret O'Brien) who's simple Norwegian father (Edward G. Robinson) tries to raise his daughter with kindness and compassion. Life is difficult, but manageable and made so by the simple way of life they live. With his wife Bruna (Agnes Moorehead, before she became Endora on Bewitched) they struggle with life on the farm and with the rural neighbors which dot their small village. Given the enduring and often-times incredible hardships, like floods, fires and natural disasters, their spirits are often tested, but their resolve remains unwavering. Thus the two children learn from their stalwart families, the importance of respect, love and most often the need for understanding the most difficult issues in the world. James Craig plays Nels Halverson. the 'Editor' of the town who's patience pervades the film as he seeks Viola Johnson (Frances Gifford) the new school-teacher and his intended. This film is incredible packed with the true ideals which so many Americans remember as the very fiber of early Americanna. Easily Recommended. ****