USA,
1941, 118 min
Directed by:
John FordScreenplay:
Philip DunneCinematography:
Arthur C. MillerComposer:
Alfred NewmanCast:
Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee, Donald Crisp, Roddy McDowall, John Loder, Sara Allgood, Barry Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles, Arthur Shields, Ann E. Todd (more)VOD (2)
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Seen through the eyes of a boy (Roddy McDowall), How Green Was My Valley is the inspiring yet heart breaking story of young parents (Donald Crisp and Sara Allgood) struggling to keep their family together as they endure severe hardship in a small Welsh mining town. Co-starring Maureen O'Hara and Walter Pidgeon, this acclaimed classic captures the sentiments and issues of its time while reminding us of the dreams, struggles and triumphs that can touch every family. (20th Century Fox UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1942 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1942 - John Ford (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1942 - Donald Crisp (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1942 - Arthur C. Miller (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1942 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1942 - Sara Allgood (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1942 - Philip Dunne (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1942 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1942 - Alfred Newman (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1942 - Best Sound Mixing
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1941 - John Ford (Best Director)
- 1941 - Best Film