The Human Comedy

1943 NR 1h 58m 7

Teenager Homer Macauley stays at home in small-town Ithaca to support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares to go to war.

Homer Macauley remains in a small town looking after his widowed mother and younger brother while his older brother is fighting the war in Europe.

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Main Cast

Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney Homer Macauley
Frank Morgan Frank Morgan Willie Grogan
James Craig James Craig Tom Spangler
Marsha Hunt Marsha Hunt Diana Steed
Fay Bainter Fay Bainter Mrs. Macauley
Ray Collins Ray Collins Mr. Macauley
Van Johnson Van Johnson Marcus Macauley
Donna Reed Donna Reed Bess Macauley
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins Ulysses Macauley
Dorothy Morris Dorothy Morris Mary Arena

Creators

Clarence Brown Clarence Brown Director
Howard Estabrook Howard Estabrook Screenplay
Herman J. Mankiewicz Herman J. Mankiewicz Writer
William Saroyan William Saroyan Story

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Info about The Human Comedy

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States on Mar 02, 1943

Box Office Gross: $3,900,000.00

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance, War

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