Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. We see birth, life and death in this small community.
Writing
Thornton Wilder's meta-theatrical dialogue somehow works on film.
Acting
Martha Scott originated Emily on Broadway — the ache is authentic.
Production
Minimalist sets that force you to imagine, not just observe.
Director
Sam Wood
William Holden
Georges Gibbs
Martha Scott
Emily Webb
Fay Bainter
Mrs Gibbs
Beulah Bondi
Mrs Webb
Thomas Mitchell
Doc Gibbs
Guy Kibbee
Mr. Webb
Frank Craven
Mr. Morgan
Stuart Erwin
Howie Newsome
Ruth Tobey
Rebecca Gibbs
Doro Merande
Mrs. Soames
Charles Trowbridge
Dr. Ferguson, the wedding minister
Spencer Charters
Constable
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Martha Scott's film debut after 300+ Broadway performances — she earned an Oscar nomination and essentially never topped it.
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