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7.3/10   559 votes
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Director:
Tay Garnett
Writers:
Marcia Davenport (novel)
Sonya Levien (writer)
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Release Date:
June 1945 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win more
User Comments:
An forgotten classic! more

Cast

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Greer Garson ... Mary Rafferty

Gregory Peck ... Paul Scott
Donald Crisp ... William Scott

Lionel Barrymore ... Pat Rafferty
Preston Foster ... Jim Brennan
Marsha Hunt ... Constance Scott
Gladys Cooper ... Clarissa Scott
Reginald Owen ... Mac McCready
Dan Duryea ... William Scott Jr.
Jessica Tandy ... Louise Kane
Barbara Everest ... Delia
Marshall Thompson ... Ted Scott
Geraldine Wall ... Kate Shannon
Evelyn Dockson ... Mrs. Callahan
John Warburton ... Giles, Earl of Moulton
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Additional Details

Runtime:
119 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Australia:PG | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (PCA #10665)
Filming Locations:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Feature film debut of Dean Stockwell. more
Quotes:
Paul Scott: [Mary is upset over her father's stubbornness and begins crying. Paul leads her to a bluff overlooking Pittsburgh's steel mills] You can see all of Pittsburgh from here, but Pittsburgh can't see you. Why don't you sit down and cry it out? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Mommie Dearest (1981) more

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26 out of 29 people found the following comment useful:-
An forgotten classic!, 26 February 2002
10/10

When one thinks of Greer Garson, movies like "Mrs. Miniver" or "Pride and Prejudice" come to mind. And when one thinks of Gregory Peck, movies like "To Kill a Mockingbird" or "Gentleman's Agreement" come to mind. However, both of these terrific actors are fantastic in "The Valley of Decision," which I consider to be one of the forgotten classics of the 1940's. It was deservingly nominated for two Academy Awards, including a Best Actress nomination for Greer Garson. I believe she gives one of her most touching, heartfelt performances as Mary Rafferty. This movie is a must-see for all movie fans. I give it an enthusiastic 10 out of 10!

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