An American Romance
“OUT OF THE HOPE AND COURAGE OF A MAN ...THE LOVE AND DEVOTION OF A WOMAN!”
Synopsis
A European immigrant becomes a master of industry but almost loses his family.
Top Cast
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Brian Donlevy
Stefan Dubechek aka Steve Dangos
Ann Richards
Anna O'Rourke Dangos
Walter Abel
Howard Clinton
John Qualen
Anton Dubechek
Stephen McNally
Teddy Roosevelt Dangos / Narrator
Mary McLeod
Katina 'Tina' Dangos
Bob Lowell
George Washington Dangos
Erville Alderson
Olson - Detroit Auto Works Technician (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Assembly Line Worker (uncredited)
Axel Anderson
Immigrant (uncredited)
Charles Bates
Teddy Roosevelt Dangos - Age 8 (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
High School Principal (uncredited)
Noreen Nash
Vaudeville act (uncredited)
Sue Moore
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- William Ludwig
- Original Score
- Louis Gruenberg
- Original Title
- An American Romance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
William Ludwig, King Vidor
Louis Gruenberg
Harold Rosson
King Vidor
Department Leadership Roster
William Ludwig
Screenplay
King Vidor
Director
King Vidor
Producer
Louis Gruenberg
Original Music Composer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Romance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An American Romance about?
A European immigrant becomes a master of industry but almost loses his family.
Who directed An American Romance?
An American Romance was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in An American Romance?
The principal cast of An American Romance includes Brian Donlevy, Ann Richards, Walter Abel, John Qualen, Stephen McNally.
When was An American Romance released and how long is it?
An American Romance was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for An American Romance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Romance was composed by Louis Gruenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Romance?
An American Romance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).