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18 April 1942 (USA) moreTagline:
Perfect Players . . . in the 4 Star Best-Seller Story now becomes your Top Screen Triumph! . . . in Kings Row morePlot:
The dark side and hypocrisy of provincial American life is seen through the eyes of five children as they grow to adulthood at the turn-of-the-century. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. moreUser Comments:
A Fine Drama From The Golden Age of Movies moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ann Sheridan | ... | Randy Monaghan | |
| Robert Cummings | ... | Parris Mitchell | |
| Ronald Reagan | ... | Drake McHugh | |
| Betty Field | ... | Cassandra Tower | |
| Charles Coburn | ... | Dr. Henry Gordon | |
| Claude Rains | ... | Dr. Alexander Tower | |
| Judith Anderson | ... | Mrs. Harriet Gordon | |
| Nancy Coleman | ... | Louise Gordon | |
| Kaaren Verne | ... | Elise Sandor | |
| Maria Ouspenskaya | ... | Madame von Eln | |
| Harry Davenport | ... | Colonel Skeffington | |
| Ernest Cossart | ... | Pa Monaghan | |
| Ilka Grüning | ... | Anna (as Ilka Gruning) | |
| Pat Moriarity | ... | Tod Monaghan | |
| Minor Watson | ... | Sam Winters |
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127 minCountry:
USAColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Australia:PG (TV rating) | USA:Approved (certificate #7337) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Australia:G | Finland:SFun Stuff
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold had written the scores for a number of important movies for Warners, including The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939). Korngold was told he was to write a score for a new picture, 'Kings Row'. According to Brendan Carroll in his biography of Korngold, the composer, thinking this was another royal story, set about writing the celebrated fanfare theme of the picture. Despite the wrong assumption, Korngold decided to keep and develop the theme into what has become a classic score. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Randy sends Parris a letter in Europe, the return address reads "Kings Row, USA" with no street address or state mentioned. moreQuotes:
Dr. Alexander Q. Tower: Well, a little loneliness won't hurt you to speak of... you get used to it. moreSoundtrack:
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree moreFAQ
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"Kings Row" is truly a gem. The acting, photography,direction, script, and memorable score are outstanding. A number of reviewers have criticized Robert Cummings as not being up to the role of Parris Michell. I have to disagree. His earnestness and sincerity are what I appreciate in his characterization which is central to the storyline. Claude Rains, Harry Davenport, Ronald Reagan, and especially Ann Sheridan are outstanding in supporting roles.
I am not an "old geezer", a phrase used by Ronald Reagan in describing Dr. Gordon, who appreciates films from the 30's and 40's; unless being 59 qualifies me as such. I find myself viewing this movie several times a year on tape and Turner Classic Movies. Korngold's theme is truly one of the five top film themes. This is a sensitive and entertaining movie which stands the test of time.