The Farmer's Daughter
Seen it?1947 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Cactus Flower or The Apartment, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
After leaving her family's farm to study nursing in the city, a young woman finds herself on an unexpected path towards politics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by H. C. Potter
- Loretta YoungKatrin Holstrom
- Joseph CottenGlenn Morley
- Ethel BarrymoreAgatha Morley
- Charles BickfordJoseph Clancy
- Rose HobartVirginia Thatcher
- Rhys WilliamsAdolph Petree
- Harry DavenportDr. Matthew Sulven
- Tom PowersHy Nordick
- William HarriganWard Hughes
- Lex BarkerOlaf Holstrom