The read
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Frances GoodrichScreenplay
- Albert HackettScreenplay
- Herbert StothartOriginal Music Composer
- Clarence BrownDirector
Cast
- Wallace BeeryUncle Sid
- Lionel BarrymoreNat Miller
- Aline MacMahonCousin Lily
- Eric LindenRichard Miller
- Cecilia ParkerMuriel McComber
- Spring ByingtonEssie Miller
- Mickey RooneyTommy Miller
- Charley GrapewinDave McComber
- Frank AlbertsonArthur Miller
- Edward NugentWint
- Bonita GranvilleMildred Miller
- Helen FlintBelle
Stills
Themes
high schoolsmall townfireworksbig familyfatherunclebased on play or musicalcoming of agehigh school graduationnew englandyoung manvaledictorian