Comedy starring Henry Fonda and Olivia de Havilland. When a liberal professor refuses to bow to pressure and pushes ahead with his plan to read a controversial letter penned by anarchists to his students, he puts his job in jeopardy and causes problems in his marriage.
A punchy, apposite comedy, regarded as highly sophisticated in its day, which still stands the test of time. Henry Fonda is excellent as the college professor about to lose his wife Olivia de Havilland to old flame Jack Carson, and his job, if he reads a controversial letter written by anarchists to his students. All three leads are splendid, giving great light and shade to their characters and so immediately drawing us into the complex plot. The movie has a lot to say about human relationships, particularly in the desire versus companionship arena, and it says it with verve and great panache. The supporting cast is universally excellent, as are the many satires on college life that director Elliott Nugent throws into the pot.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Tommy Turner | Henry Fonda |
| Ellen Turner | Olivia de Havilland |
| Patricia Stanley | Joan Leslie |
| Joe Ferguson | Jack Carson |
| Ed Keller | Eugene Pallette |
| Michael Barnes | Herbert Anderson |
| Cleota | Hattie McDaniel |
| Dr Damon | Ivan Simpson |
| Wally | Don DeFore |
| "Hot Garters" Garner | Jean Ames |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Elliott Nugent |
