Sam Wood directed this version of Thorton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the multiple relationships among the folks in a small New England town. The "our town" genre--studies of the relationships that mold a community--became a welcome staple of the movies. Wilder must be given
credit for establishing such an important form.
Our Town is brought to the screen with wonderful characterizations by an inspired cast. Small-town America is typified by Craven, the down-home narrator who profiles the lives of citizens of Grover's Corners. Scott is the idealistic but hard-working daughter of the local newspaper editor, and
Holden is the son of the loca...
Released:
1940
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins