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Still from The Plough and the Stars — The Plough and the Stars (1936) — John FordPhotographed by Joseph H. August

Poster for The Plough and the Stars

The Plough and the Stars

United States / English / 1936 / 1h 7m

Letterboxd: 3.01/5·1K ratings·301 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish Citizen Army when she burns a letter informing him of a promotion.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterDudley Nichols

CinematographerJoseph H. August

ComposerRoy Webb

EditorGeorge Hively

Cast

Barbara Stanwyckas Nora Clitheroe

Preston Fosteras Jack Clitheroe

Barry Fitzgerald

as Fluther Good

Denis O'Deaas The Covey

Eileen Croweas Bessie Burgess

F.J. McCormickas Brennan

Una O'Connoras Mrs. Gogan

Arthur Shieldsas Padraic Pearse

Moroni Olsenas General Connally

Bonita Granvilleas Mollser Gogan

Erin O'Brien-Mooreas Rosie Redmond

Neil Fitzgeraldas Langon

Robert Homansas Timmy, Barman

Brandon Hurstas Sergeant Tinley

Cyril McLaglenas Corporal Stoddard

Wesley Barryas Sniper

D'Arcy Corriganas Priest

Mary Gordonas Woman at Barricades

Doris Lloydas Woman at Barricades

J.M. Kerriganas Uncle Peter

Double Feature

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The Plough and the Stars (1936) | Criteria