Young Widow
“THE GIRL...ALL AMERICA HAS BEEN WAITING TO SEE!”
Synopsis
A young bride tries to rebuild her life after she learns her husband has been killed in the war.
Top Cast
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Jane Russell
Joan Kenwood
Louis Hayward
Jim Cameron
Faith Domergue
Gerry Taylor
Marie Wilson
"Mac" McCallister
Kent Taylor
Peter Waring
Penny Singleton
Peg Martin
Louise Beavers
Rosie
Connie Gilchrist
Aunt Cissie
Cora Witherspoon
Aunt Emeline
Norman Lloyd
Sammy Jackson
Steve Brodie
Willie Murphy
Richard Bailey
Bill Martin
Robert Holton
Bob Johnson
Peter Garey
Navy Lieutenant Smith
William Moss
Marine Lieutenant Pearson
William Murphy
Army Lieutenant Hope
Leigh Whipper
Nate (Uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Miller (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarissa Fairchild Cushman, Richard Macaulay, Margaret Buell Wilder
- Original Score
- Carmen Dragon
- Original Title
- Young Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Hunt Stromberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Clarissa Fairchild Cushman, Richard Macaulay, Margaret Buell Wilder
Carmen Dragon
Lee Garmes
John M. Foley
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Richard Macaulay
Writer
Margaret Buell Wilder
Writer
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Nicolai Remisoff
Production Design
John M. Foley
Editor
Natalie Visart
Costume Design
Carmen Dragon
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Widow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Widow about?
A young bride tries to rebuild her life after she learns her husband has been killed in the war.
Who directed Young Widow?
Young Widow was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Young Widow?
The principal cast of Young Widow includes Jane Russell, Louis Hayward, Faith Domergue, Marie Wilson, Kent Taylor.
When was Young Widow released and how long is it?
Young Widow was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Widow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Widow was composed by Carmen Dragon.
Is Young Widow based on a book or true story?
Young Widow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clarissa Fairchild Cushman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Widow?
Young Widow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).