The Stranger's Return
“A story of real people”
Synopsis
A divorcée leaves New York to visit her grandfather's farm and recover in the Midwest, where she unexpectedly falls in love with a married farmer.
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Grandpa Cyrus Tatum Storr
Miriam Hopkins
Louise
Franchot Tone
Guy Crane
Stuart Erwin
Simon Bates
Irene Hervey
Nettie Crane
Beulah Bondi
Beatrice
Grant Mitchell
Allen
Tad Alexander
Widdie Crane
Aileen Carlyle
Thelma
Erville Alderson
Farmhand
Ernie Alexander
Farmhand
Harry C. Bradley
Minor Role
Ben Hall
Farmhand
Harry Holman
Minor Role
Paul Kruger
Farmhand
Ferdinand Munier
Minister
Joe Sawyer
Thresher
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Brown Holmes, Philip Stong
- Original Title
- The Stranger's Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Brown Holmes, Philip Stong
William H. Daniels
Richard Fantl
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Richard Fantl
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
Philip Stong
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
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 The Stranger's Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stranger's Return about?
A divorcée leaves New York to visit her grandfather's farm and recover in the Midwest, where she unexpectedly falls in love with a married farmer.
Who directed The Stranger's Return?
The Stranger's Return was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Stranger's Return?
The principal cast of The Stranger's Return includes Lionel Barrymore, Miriam Hopkins, Franchot Tone, Stuart Erwin, Irene Hervey.
When was The Stranger's Return released and how long is it?
The Stranger's Return was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is The Stranger's Return based on a book or true story?
The Stranger's Return is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Stong".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger's Return?
The Stranger's Return holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).