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The Human Comedy

1943, Movie, NR, 118 mins

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Sloppily sentimental in spots and brilliantly moving in others, overall this is a wonderful film, thanks to Rooney's fine effort and to the little boy that almost stole it all from him on celluloid, the marvelous "Butch" Jenkins. Collins is the narrator of the story, speaking from somewhere in the spirit world since he's been dead for two years when he decides to return to the family homestead in idealized Ithaca, California. He oversees the lives of his family, consisting o... read more leave a comment
Year: 1943
Rated NR

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Cast
Mickey Rooney: Homer Macauley
Frank Morgan: Willie Grogan
James Craig: Tom Spangler
Marsha Hunt: Diana Steed
Fay Bainter: Mrs. Macauley
Ray Collins: Mr. Macauley

 

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