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The Valley of Decision

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7.3/10 • 25

1945-05-03 • 1h 59m

DramaRomance

The Book That Thrilled Millions!

Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.

Directors
Tay Garnett
Editors
Blanche Sewell

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  1. Greer Garson

    Greer Garson

    Mary Rafferty

  2. Gregory Peck

    Gregory Peck

    Paul Scott

  3. Donald Crisp

    Donald Crisp

    William Scott

  4. Lionel Barrymore

    Lionel Barrymore

    Pat Rafferty

  5. Preston Foster

    Preston Foster

    Jim Brennan

  6. Marsha Hunt

    Marsha Hunt

    Constance Scott

  7. Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper

    Clarissa Scott

  8. Reginald Owen

    Reginald Owen

    McCready

  9. Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea

    William Scott Jr.

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barrymost

Sep 30, 2019

8/10

Classic poor-girl-meets-rich-boy tearjerker. This very heavy-handed drama is well-acted by Greer Garson and Gregory Peck, with Lionel Barrymore and Donald Crisp heading a good supporting cast. The script is interesting, maybe a mite slowly paced at times, but with moments of humor as well. The tense, dramatic confrontation on the bridge is the most memorable scene in the film. This was only Gregory Peck's third film, having made his Hollywood debut a year earlier. Would I recommend? Yes, sure. A good romance, with great actors. What's not to like?

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$2,160,000.00
Revenue
$9,132,000.00
Keywords
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