

The Farmer's Daughter
1947-03-26 · 97 min · ★ 7.2
After leaving her family's farm to study nursing in the city, a young woman finds herself on an unexpected path towards politics.
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- Directors
- H. C. Potter
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Loretta YoungKatrin Holstrom
Joseph CottenGlenn Morley
Ethel BarrymoreAgatha Morley
Charles BickfordJoseph Clancy
Rose HobartVirginia Thatcher
Rhys WilliamsAdolph Petree
Harry DavenportDr. Matthew Sulven
Tom PowersHy Nordick
William HarriganWard Hughes
Lex BarkerOlaf Holstrom
Harry ShannonMr. Holstrom
Keith AndesSven Holstrom
Thurston HallWilbur Johnson
Art BakerAnders J. Finley
James ArnessPeter Holstrom (as James Aurness)
Anna Q. NilssonMrs. Holstrom
William BakewellWindor
Bess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited)
Charles McGrawFisher - Finley's Henchman (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.Night Editor (uncredited)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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