The Most Precious Thing in Life
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| The Most Precious Thing in Life | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Lambert Hillyer Robert Margolis |
| Written by | Ethel Hill Dore Schary Travis Ingham |
| Produced by | Robert North |
| Starring | Richard Cromwell Jean Arthur Donald Cook Anita Louise Mary Forbes |
| Cinematography | John Stumar |
| Edited by | Richard Cahoon |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Most Precious Thing in Life is a 1934 American pre-Code film directed by Lambert Hillyer[1] and starring Richard Cromwell, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, and Mary Forbes.[2][3][4]
The film tells a story about secret and selfless maternal devotion with elements of Madame X (1929) and Stella Dallas (1937).[5] It is Jean Arthur's third film with Columbia.
Plot
[edit | edit source]Ellen Holmes, a girl from an ordinary family, marries a rich, yet spoiled, boy from a snobbish family. The pair has a son, but soon Ellen finds herself ousted from the life of her husband. However, she rediscovers her son years later.[6][7][8]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Richard Cromwell as Chris Kelsey
- Jean Arthur as Ellen Holmes, also known as Biddy and Babe
- Donald Cook as Bob Kelsey
- Anita Louise as Patty O'Day
- Mary Forbes as Mrs. Kelsey
- Jane Darwell as Mrs. O'Day
- Ben Alexander as Gubby Gerhart
- John Wray as Carter [Head janitor]
- Ward Bond as Head coach
- Dutch Hendrian as Assistant coach
- Paul Stanton as Mr. Kelsey
- Greta Meyer as Mrs. Svenson
- Samuel S. Hinds as Dean
- Maidel Turner as Dean's wife
References
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External links
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