The Impatient Years
“They found the answer to WAR-TIME MARRIAGES in the middle of a KISS!”
Synopsis
Standing before a divorce court judge are Sergeant Andy Anderson and Janie Anderson asking him to dissolve their marriage. Janie's father, William Smith, objects and the judge allows him to give his version of their story. They had met in San Francisco fifteen months earlier and, after knowing each other only three days, had gotten married. Andy was sent overseas the day after the wedding and when he returns and despite the fact that Janie had borne him a son, they find they are almost strangers. Mr. Smith suggests, and the judge orders, that if they retrace their actions over the four days they knew each other they would regain their love.
Top Cast
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Jean Arthur
Janie Anderson
Lee Bowman
Andy Anderson
Charles Coburn
William Smith
Edgar Buchanan
Judge
Charley Grapewin
Benjamin L. Pidgeon, Bellboy
Phil Brown
Henry Fairchild
Harry Davenport
Minister
Jane Darwell
Minister's wife
Grant Mitchell
Hotel Clerk
Bob Haymes
Singer
Charles Arnt
Marriage Clerk
Frank Jenks
Top Sergeant
Frank Orth
Counterman
Robert Emmett Keane
Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Van Upp
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- The Impatient Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Virginia Van Upp
Marlin Skiles
Joseph Walker
Al Clark
Irving Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Virginia Van Upp
Screenplay
Irving Cummings
Producer
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Al Clark
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Impatient Years.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Impatient Years
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What is The Impatient Years about?
Standing before a divorce court judge are Sergeant Andy Anderson and Janie Anderson asking him to dissolve their marriage. Janie's father, William Smith, objects and the judge allows him to give his version of their story. They had met in San Francisco fifteen months earlier and, after knowing each other only three days, had gotten married. Andy was sent overseas the day after the wedding and when he returns and despite the fact that Janie had borne him a son, they find they are almost strangers. Mr. Smith suggests, and the judge orders, that if they retrace their actions over the four days they knew each other they would regain their love.
Who directed The Impatient Years?
The Impatient Years was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in The Impatient Years?
The principal cast of The Impatient Years includes Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, Charles Coburn, Edgar Buchanan, Charley Grapewin.
When was The Impatient Years released and how long is it?
The Impatient Years was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Impatient Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Impatient Years was composed by Marlin Skiles.