Three Wise Fools
“FOR YOUR HEART'S SAKE SEE IT!”
Synopsis
An orphan girl melts the hearts of three crusty old men.
Top Cast
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Margaret O'Brien
Sheila O'Monahan
Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Richard Gaunght
Lewis Stone
Judge James Trumbell
Thomas Mitchell
Terence Alaysius O'Davern
Edward Arnold
Theodore Findley
Ray Collins
Judge Watson
Jane Darwell
Sister Mary Brigid
Harry Davenport
The Ancient
Cyd Charisse
Rena Fairchild
Henry O'Neill
Prof. Horace Appleby
Charles Dingle
Paul Badger
Warner Anderson
The O'Monahan
Barbara Billingsley
Sister Mary Leonard
Billy Barty
Bit
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- John McDermott, James O'Hanlon
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Three Wise Fools
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
John McDermott, James O'Hanlon, Austin Strong
Bronislau Kaper
Harold Rosson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
John McDermott
Screenplay
James O'Hanlon
Screenplay
Austin Strong
Writer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
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 Three Wise Fools
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Wise Fools about?
An orphan girl melts the hearts of three crusty old men.
Who directed Three Wise Fools?
Three Wise Fools was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in Three Wise Fools?
The principal cast of Three Wise Fools includes Margaret O'Brien, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Thomas Mitchell, Edward Arnold.
When was Three Wise Fools released and how long is it?
Three Wise Fools was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Wise Fools?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Wise Fools was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Wise Fools?
Three Wise Fools holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).