The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
An Iowa drugstore owner becomes embittered when his son is killed in World War II. The druggist believes that the boy's life was cut short before he had an opportunity to truly appreciate his existence.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- Julien JosephsonScreenplay
- Kathryn ScolaScreenplay
Cast
- Don AmecheLew Marsh
- Frances DeeAgnes Marsh
- Harry CareyEdward "Gramp" Marsh
- Ann RutherfordLenore Prentiss
- Cara WilliamsGretchen Barry
- Richard CraneRusty Marsh
- Harry MorganTony Cavrek (as Henry Morgan)
- Minor WatsonJudge Colvin
- Dickie MoorePeter Orcutt
- Richard AbbottReverend Wood (uncredited)
- Jackie AverillTod (uncredited)
- Walter BaldwinJake Hibbs (uncredited)