A Norwegian farmer lovingly raises his daughter in rural World War II-era Benson Junction, Wisconsin.
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| 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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(1862) (uncredited)
Music by Stephen Foster
In the score as the funeral procession drives by
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Jerry Maren, The Lollipop Guild from The Wizard of Oz, Stood in for Margaret O'Brien in the scene where she is floating down the river in a washtub. 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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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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This movie is a wonderful story about farm life in 1940's Wisconsin starring Edward G Robinson, Margaret O'Brien and Agnes Moorehead.
E.G. Robinson's role in this movie is a vast departure from his usual Tough Guy and Gangster films. He plays a very warm and tender hearted Father and Husband who owns a small farm in rural Wisconsin. His portrayal is superb, and totally surprised me!
Margaret O'Brien plays 7 year old Selma, in a performance that is outstanding. From moments of usual Child-like Innocence, to subtle yet profound moments of Fear, Joy, Anger and Sadness, this performance is one of her best that I have ever seen!
Agnes Moorehead plays the Matriarch of the family, a stern, yet loving wife and mother, who stands by her husband with unwavering faith and shows her daughter what life is all about with love, tenderness and truth.
This movie captivated me, charmed me, and opened my eyes to small town America in the 1940's, and shows a wonderfully simple style of life, that I wish we could all go back to. I hope you will enjoy this movie!