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The Cabin in the Cotton (1932) | Criteria

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The Cabin in the Cotton

English • 1932 • 1h 18m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

Sharecropper's son Marvin tries to help his community overcome poverty and ignorance.

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Starring Bette Davis
Position 3
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Additions: December 2019
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Curtiz

WriterPaul Green

CinematographerBarney McGill

EditorGeorge Amy

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Richard Barthelmessas Marvin Blake

Dorothy Jordanas Betty Wright

Bette Davisas Madge Norwood

Hardie Albrightas Roland Neal

as Tom Blake

Berton Churchillas Lane Norwood

Dorothy Petersonas Lilly Blake

Russell Simpsonas Uncle Joe

Tully Marshallas Slick

Henry B. Walthallas Eph Clinton

Edmund Breeseas Holmes Scott

John Marstonas Russell Carter

Erville Aldersonas Sock Fisher

William Le Maireas Jake Fisher

Clarence Museas A Blind Negro

Frank Austinas Tenant Farmer (uncredited)

Harry Cordingas Ross Clinton (uncredited)

Virginia Hammondas Miriam Norwood (uncredited)

Florine McKinneyas Liza Blake (uncredited)

Dennis O'Keefeas Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited)