The Magnificent Yankee
Synopsis
Biography of celebrated American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes.
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The Magnificent Yankee (1950) Official Trailer - Louis Calhern, Ann Harding Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-25
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Louis Calhern
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Ann Harding
Fanny Bowditch Holmes
Eduard Franz
Louis Brandeis
Philip Ober
Owen Wister / Narrator (voice)
Ian Wolfe
Adams
Edith Evanson
Annie Gough
Herbert Anderson
Baxter
Richard Anderson
Reynolds
Jimmy Lydon
Clinton
David Alpert
Secretary (uncredited)
Arthur Anderson
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Robert Board
Secretary (uncredited)
Marshall Bradford
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Morgan Brown
Justice (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Senator (uncredited)
Lyle Clark
Secretary (uncredited)
Dick Cogan
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmet Lavery
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- The Magnificent Yankee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Emmet Lavery, Francis Biddle
David Raksin
Joseph Ruttenberg
Ferris Webster
Armand Deutsch
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
Emmet Lavery
Screenplay
Armand Deutsch
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Oscars 1951
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Yankee
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What is The Magnificent Yankee about?
Biography of celebrated American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Who directed The Magnificent Yankee?
The Magnificent Yankee was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in The Magnificent Yankee?
The principal cast of The Magnificent Yankee includes Louis Calhern, Ann Harding, Eduard Franz, Philip Ober, Ian Wolfe.
When was The Magnificent Yankee released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Yankee was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magnificent Yankee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magnificent Yankee was composed by David Raksin.
Is The Magnificent Yankee based on a book or true story?
The Magnificent Yankee is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Francis Biddle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magnificent Yankee?
The Magnificent Yankee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).