The Valley of Decision (1945)

NR05/03/1945Drama, Romance1h 59m
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The Book That Thrilled Millions!

Overview

Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.

Top Billed Cast

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    Greer Garson

    Mary Rafferty

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    Gregory Peck

    Paul Scott

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    Donald Crisp

    William Scott

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    Lionel Barrymore

    Pat Rafferty

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    Preston Foster

    Jim Brennan

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    Marsha Hunt

    Constance Scott

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    Gladys Cooper

    Clarissa Scott

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    Reginald Owen

    McCready

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    Dan Duryea

    William Scott Jr.

Classic poor-girl-meets-rich-boy tearjerker. This very heavy-handed drama is well-acted by Greer Garson and Gregory Peck, with Lionel Barrymore and Donald Crisp heading a good supporting cast. The script is interesting, maybe a mite slowly paced at times, but with moments of humor as well. The tense, dramatic confrontation on the bridge is the most memorable scene in the film. This was only Gregory Peck's third film, having made his Hollywood debut a year earlier. Would I recommend? Yes, sure. A good romance, with great actors. What's not to like?