Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterNunnally Johnson

CinematographerArthur C. Miller

Composer

David Buttolph

EditorBarbara McLean

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Charley Grapewinas Jeeter Lester

Marjorie Rambeauas Sister Bessie Rice

Gene Tierneyas Ellie May Lester

William Tracyas Dude Lester

Elizabeth Pattersonas Ada Lester

Dana Andrewsas Capt. Tim Harmon

Slim Summervilleas Henry Peabody

Ward Bondas Lov Bensey

Grant Mitchellas George Payne

Zeffie Tilburyas Grandma Lester

Russell Simpsonas Chief of Police

Spencer Chartersas County Clerk

Irving Baconas Bank Teller

Harry Tyleras Car Salesman

Charles Haltonas Mayor

George Chandleras Hotel Desk Clark

Dorothy Adamsas Susie Mae (uncredited)

Mae Marshas County Clerk's Assistant (uncredited)

Jack Pennickas Policeman

Erville Alderson

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Stagecoach1939

Both directed by John Ford

Or

The Long Voyage Home1940Both directed by John Ford
The Plough and the Stars1936Both directed by John Ford

Tobacco Road (1941) | Criteria