These Wilder Years

Aug 17, 1956

1h 31m

★ 6.3

TOGETHER and TERRIFIC! ...in a story of unforgettable warmth and impact!

Overview

A man tries to find a son he gave up for adoption years ago.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Steve Bradford

James Cagney

Ann Dempster

Barbara Stanwyck

James Rayburn

Walter Pidgeon

Suzie

Betty Lou Keim

Mark

Don Dubbins

Mr. Spottsford

Edward Andrews

Judge

Basil Ruysdael

Roy Oliphant

Grandon Rhodes

Old Cab Driver

Will Wright

Dr. Miller

Lewis Martin

Aunt Martha

Dorothy Adams

Hardware Clerk

Dean Jones

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