The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A rural Maine farmer fights for custody of the boy who he's raised as his own.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Jane MurfinScreenplay
- Max SteinerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Phillips LordSeth Parker
- Effie PalmerMrs. Parker
- Frank AlbertsonDavid Clark
- Bette DavisMary Lucy Duffy
- Frankie DarroRobbie
- Dorothy PetersonRose Clark
- Stanley FieldsRufe Turner
- Oscar ApfelWobbling Duffy
- Sophia M. LordLizzie
- Bennett KilpackCephus
- Raymond HunterCaptain Bang
- Wade BotelerIncome Tax Man (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
chasefoster parentsmainerural areafoster childpre-codeelopementsocial outcastchild custodyspinsterbarn dancesocial gathering