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The Valley of Decision

  • 19451945
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 59m
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7.3/10
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Gregory Peck and Greer Garson in The Valley of Decision (1945)
An Irish maid falls for the son of her wealthy boss, though their disapproving fathers and a bitter strike at the steel mill complicates matters.
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An Irish maid falls for the son of her wealthy boss, though their disapproving fathers and a bitter strike at the steel mill complicate matters.An Irish maid falls for the son of her wealthy boss, though their disapproving fathers and a bitter strike at the steel mill complicate matters.An Irish maid falls for the son of her wealthy boss, though their disapproving fathers and a bitter strike at the steel mill complicate matters.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.1K
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  • Director
    • Tay Garnett
  • Writers
    • John Meehan(screen play)
    • Sonya Levien(screen play)
    • Marcia Davenport(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Greer Garson
    • Gregory Peck
    • Donald Crisp
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  • Director
    • Tay Garnett
  • Writers
    • John Meehan(screen play)
    • Sonya Levien(screen play)
    • Marcia Davenport(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Greer Garson
    • Gregory Peck
    • Donald Crisp
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    • 42User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Greer Garson
    Greer Garson
    • Mary Raffertyas Mary Rafferty
    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Paul Scottas Paul Scott
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • William Scottas William Scott
    Lionel Barrymore
    Lionel Barrymore
    • Pat Raffertyas Pat Rafferty
    Preston Foster
    Preston Foster
    • Jim Brennanas Jim Brennan
    Marsha Hunt
    Marsha Hunt
    • Constance Scottas Constance Scott
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Clarissa Scottas Clarissa Scott
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • McCreadyas McCready
    Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea
    • William Scott Jr.as William Scott Jr.
    Jessica Tandy
    Jessica Tandy
    • Louise Kaneas Louise Kane
    Barbara Everest
    Barbara Everest
    • Deliaas Delia
    Marshall Thompson
    Marshall Thompson
    • Ted Scottas Ted Scott
    Geraldine Wall
    Geraldine Wall
    • Kate Shannonas Kate Shannon
    Evelyn Dockson
    • Mrs. Callahanas Mrs. Callahan
    John Warburton
    John Warburton
    • Gilesas Giles
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Mr. Laurence Gaylordas Mr. Laurence Gaylord
    Mary Lord
    • Julia Gaylordas Julia Gaylord
    Arthur Shields
    Arthur Shields
    • Callahanas Callahan
    • Director
      • Tay Garnett
    • Writers
      • John Meehan(screen play)
      • Sonya Levien(screen play)
      • Marcia Davenport(based on the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      Feature film debut of Dean Stockwell.
    • Goofs
      When Mary is leaving for Europe after stopping at her father's house, she rushes away without her satchel containing all her belongings. She boards the carriage without it, and Jim, who accompanies her outside, is not carrying it either.
    • Quotes

      Paul Scott: [Mary is upset over her father's stubbornness and begins crying. Paul leads her to a bluff overlooking Pittsburgh's steel mills] You can see all of Pittsburgh from here, but Pittsburgh can't see you. Why don't you sit down and cry it out?

    • Connections
      Referenced in About Mrs. Leslie (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      Molly Baun
      (uncredited)

      Traditional Irish Ballad

      Sung a cappella by Greer Garson

      Also played a bit in the score

    User reviews42

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    Stars Shine in the Marcia Davenport Novel.
    This MGM 1945 drama brought Greer Garson and Gregory Peck together for the first and only time. They make a terrific acting pair, at the peak of their careers, and ignite the screen with passionate intensity. Filmed in black and white it tells the story of the dispute between a steel manufacturer and the men that work in the mill. Miss Garson plays a pretty maid who takes a job in the lavish home of Pittsburgh steel magnate, wonderfully played by veteran actor Donald Crisp. Peck plays one of his sons, devoted to his father's mill who works diligently alongside some of the mill workers, notably Preston Foster, to bring a newer more modern way of producing better steel. Crisp has two other sons; Dan Duryea, a bit more greedy for the money rather than the work and Marshall Thompson as the youngest son, who tends to drink away his carefree lifestyle. There is also a daughter played by the talented Marsha Hunt in one of her best performances and certainly worthy of a supporting Oscar nomination. By the way Greer did get a Best Actress nomination for this.

    The distinguished Gladys Cooper plays the matriarch of the family and befriends Greer, leaving her share of the mill. Trouble brews among Greer's family when her father, played by another veteran, Lionel Barrymore, an embittered man having lost the use of his legs in an accident in the mill, stirs up violence that has tragic consequences.

    Jessica Tandy also gives a dynamic performance as Peck's wife and look for a very young Dean Stockwell as their son. If you like big stars and excellent featured actors along with a compelling story, this is a film for you. Directed by Tay Garnett.
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    • Release date
      • June 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Domens dal
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $2,160,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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