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Kings Row (1942) | Criteria

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Kings Row

English • 1942 • 2h 7m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Mystery Romance

Synopsis

Five young adults in a small American town face the revelations of secrets that threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.

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Cinematography by James Wong Howe
Position 8
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September 2022
Position 35
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Additions: August 2020
Position 38

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Wood

WriterCasey Robinson

CinematographerJames Wong Howe

ComposerErich Wolfgang Korngold

EditorRalph Dawson

Cast

Ann Sheridanas Randy Monaghan

Robert Cummingsas Parris Mitchell

Ronald Reaganas Drake McHugh

Betty Fieldas Cassandra Tower

as Henry Gordon

Claude Rainsas Alexander Tower

Judith Andersonas Harriet Gordon

Nancy Colemanas Louise Gordon

Kaaren Verneas Elise Sandor

Maria Ouspenskayaas Madame von Eln

Harry Davenportas Colonel Skeffington

Ernest Cossartas Pa Monaghan

Ilka Grüningas Anna

Pat Moriarityas Tod Monaghan

Minor Watsonas Sam Winters

Ludwig Stösselas Professor Berdorff

Erwin Kalseras Mr. Sandor

Egon Brecheras Dr. Candell

Ann E. Toddas Young Randy

Scotty Beckettas Young Parris