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Anne Shirley
Jean Johnson
Edward Ellis
Dr. John Abbott
Lee Bowman
Dick Abbott
William Henry
Howard Sykes
John Wray
Tom Johnson
Granville Bates
George Sykes
Harlan Briggs
Homer Ramsey
Frank M. Thomas
Jode Harkness
Dickie Jones
Dick Abbott (as a boy)
Dick Elliott
Hank
Carole Leete
Jean Johnson - Age 4
Gilbert Emery
Dr. Robinson
Joe De Stefani
Jorgensen
Barlowe Borland
Doctor with News of Polio Outbreak (uncredited)
Maurice Costello
Town Councilor (uncredited)
Sarah Edwards
Clerk (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Bud Geary
Worried Father (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garson Kanin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- A Man to Remember
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garson Kanin
Dalton Trumbo, Katharine Haviland-Taylor
Roy Webb
J. Roy Hunt
Jack Hively
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Garson Kanin
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Robert Sisk
Producer
Jack Hively
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man to Remember
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man to Remember about?
On the day of his funeral, a dedicated smalltown doctor is remembered by his neighbors and patients.
Who directed A Man to Remember?
A Man to Remember was directed by Garson Kanin.
Who stars in A Man to Remember?
The principal cast of A Man to Remember includes Anne Shirley, Edward Ellis, Lee Bowman, William Henry, John Wray.
When was A Man to Remember released and how long is it?
A Man to Remember was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man to Remember?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man to Remember was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man to Remember?
A Man to Remember holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).