The Yearling
“THRILLS! DRAMA! HEART-THROBS!”
Synopsis
Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
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The Yearling (1946) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-01
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Ezra "Penny" Baxter
Jane Wyman
Orry Baxter
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jody Baxter
Chill Wills
Buck Forrester
Clem Bevans
Pa Forrester
Margaret Wycherly
Ma Forrester
Henry Travers
Mr. Boyles
Forrest Tucker
Lem Forrester
Donn Gift
Fodderwing Forrester
June Lockhart
Twink Weatherby
Joan Wells
Eulalie Boyles
Jeff York
Oliver Hutto
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Osborn
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Yearling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Paul Osborn, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Herbert Stothart
Charles Rosher, Leonard Smith, Arthur E. Arling
Harold F. Kress
Sidney Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Paul Osborn
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Sidney Franklin
Producer
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yearling
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What is The Yearling about?
Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
Who directed The Yearling?
The Yearling was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in The Yearling?
The principal cast of The Yearling includes Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman, Claude Jarman Jr., Chill Wills, Clem Bevans.
When was The Yearling released and how long is it?
The Yearling was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Yearling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Yearling was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is The Yearling based on a book or true story?
The Yearling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yearling?
The Yearling holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).