The Human Comedy
- Original title
- The Human Comedy
- Year
- 1943
- Running time
- 118 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Howard Estabrook. Story: William Saroyan
- Cast
-
- Mickey Rooney
- Frank Morgan
- James Craig
- Marsha Hunt
- Fay Bainter
- Ray Collins
- Van Johnson
- Donna Reed
- Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
- Dorothy Morris
- John Craven
- Anne Ayars
- Mary Nash
- Robert Mitchum
- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr. (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Drama
- Synopsis
- Recently-deceased Matthew Macauley looks down upon his family in small-town Ithaca, where eldest son Marcus has departed to await deployment for combat in the Second World War. This leaves middle son Homer to support the family, working at a telegraph station. Now the man of the family, Homer comes of age amidst the clarion call of war, even as youngest son Ulysses discovers the wonders of life, and Marcus inspires his platoon mate, foundling Toby George, with stories of idyllic Ithaca.
- Awards
-
1943: Oscar: Best Story. 5 Nominations1943: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Film
- Movie Soulmates' ratings
-
Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
- Friends' ratings
-
Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.
Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.
For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org