The Valley of Decision (1945)
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Based on Marcia Davenport's novel and set in 1870, Valley of Decision details the romance between a housemaid named Mary Rafferty (Greer Garson) and her employer's son, Paul Scott (Gregory Peck). Paul's father, William (Donald Crisp), owns a Pittsburgh steel mill where Mary's father, Pat (Lionel Barrymore), was crippled; Pat believes he wouldn't have suffered his accident if William had taken more safety precautions. Once Mary and Paul fall in love, both fathers fight against their relationship, and soon their romance is plagued by not only familial tensions, but also a worker's strike at the steel mill. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, (more)
- Director(s):
- Tay Garnett
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
Synopsis of The Valley of Decision
Based on Marcia Davenport's novel and set in 1870, Valley of Decision details the romance between a housemaid named Mary Rafferty (Greer Garson) and her employer's son, Paul Scott (Gregory Peck). Paul's father, William (Donald Crisp), owns a Pittsburgh steel mill where Mary's father, Pat (Lionel Barrymore), was crippled; Pat believes he wouldn't have suffered his accident if William had taken more safety precautions. Once Mary and Paul fall in love, both fathers fight against their relationship, and soon their romance is plagued by not only familial tensions, but also a worker's strike at the steel mill. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Valley of Decision
- Greer Garson - Mary Rafferty
- Donald Crisp - William Scott
- Preston S. Foster - Jim Brennan
- Marsha Hunt - Constance Scott
- Reginald Owen - McCready
- Barbara Everest - Delia
- Geraldine Wall - Kate Shannon
- John Warburton - Giles
- Arthur Shields - Callahan
- Mary Currier - Mrs. Gaylord
- Mike Ryan - Timmie
- Willa Pearl Curtis - Maid
- Norman Ollestad - Callahan's Son
- Lumsden Hare - Dr. McClintock
- Richard Abbott - Minister
- Gregory Peck - Paul Scott
- Lionel Barrymore - Pat Rafferty
- Gladys Cooper - Clarissa Scott
- Dan Duryea - William Scott, Jr.
- Jessica Tandy - Louise Kane
- Marshall Thompson - Ted Scott
- Evelyn Dockson - Mrs. Callahan
- Russell Hicks - Mr. Gaylord
- Dean Stockwell - Paulie
- Joy Harrington - Stella
- Connie Gilchrist - The Cook
- Anna Q. Nilsson - Nurse
- William O'Leary - O'Brien
- Sherlee Collier - Clarrie
- Director(s):
- Tay Garnett
- Writer(s):
- John Meehan, Sonya Levien
- Producer(s):
- Edwin H. Knopf
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Suitable for Children)
- 1945 - Film Daily - 10 Best Films
- 1945 - Photoplay - Award
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