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1939-07-07 · 80 min · ★ 8.0
Set in a tiny midwestern town, this sentimental drama centers on the rivalry between two life-long acquaintances whose early friendship falls apart when they woo the same woman.
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- Directors
- Leigh Jason
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Anne ShirleySylvia Bartholomew
John ArcherRay Cruthers
Charles DrakeRex Chaney
Edward EllisStephen Cruthers
Samuel S. HindsClem Bartholomew
Janet BeecherAmy Cruthers
Leon ErrolMudcat
Raymond HattonDeacon
Hobart CavanaughJim Bronson
Rowena CookMerta Katz (as Alice Eden)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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