Come Next Spring
“All the warmth and charm of 'The Quiet Man'.”
Synopsis
Matt Ballot has returned home after 12 years of hard-drinking in all 48 states. His wife has managed to raise their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son nicely without his help. Matt is considered a disgrace to the town he came from and now he finds himself trying to win the love of his children, his wife, and the respect of the townspeople. Set in Arkansas in the 1920s.
Top Cast
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Ann Sheridan
Bess Ballot
Steve Cochran
Matt Ballot
Walter Brennan
Jeffrey Storys
Sherry Jackson
Annie
Richard Eyer
Abraham
Edgar Buchanan
Mr. Canary
Sonny Tufts
Leroy Hightower
Harry Shannon
Mr. Totter
James Westmoreland
Bob Storys
Mae Clarke
Myrtle
Roscoe Ates
Shorty Wilkins
Wade Ruby
Delbert Meaner
James Best
Bill Jackson
Edna Smith
Lovyss Bradley
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Montgomery Pittman
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Come Next Spring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Robert Alexander Productions, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Montgomery Pittman
Max Steiner
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
R.G. Springsteen
Director
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Montgomery Pittman
Writer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Come Next Spring
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What is Come Next Spring about?
Matt Ballot has returned home after 12 years of hard-drinking in all 48 states. His wife has managed to raise their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son nicely without his help. Matt is considered a disgrace to the town he came from and now he finds himself trying to win the love of his children, his wife, and the respect of the townspeople. Set in Arkansas in the 1920s.
Who directed Come Next Spring?
Come Next Spring was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Come Next Spring?
The principal cast of Come Next Spring includes Ann Sheridan, Steve Cochran, Walter Brennan, Sherry Jackson, Richard Eyer.
When was Come Next Spring released and how long is it?
Come Next Spring was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Come Next Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Come Next Spring was composed by Max Steiner.