Maryland
“RACING HEARTS, POUNDING HOOFS, EYE-POPPING, EXCITING DRAMA...IN TECHNICOLOR!”
Synopsis
A woman tormented by the hunting death of her husband forbids her son to have anything to do with horses. But when he falls for the daughter of his father's trainer, he defies his mother by entering the Maryland Hunt.
Top Cast
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Walter Brennan
William P. Stewart
Fay Bainter
Charlotte Danfield
Brenda Joyce
Linda
John Payne
Leland "Lee" Danfield
Hattie McDaniel
Aunt Carrie
Marjorie Weaver
Georgie Tomlin
Sidney Blackmer
Spencer Danfield
Ben Carter
Shadrach Jones
Charles Ruggles
Dick Piper
Ernest Whitman
Clarence "Dogface" Reems
Paul Harvey
Buckman
Spencer Charters
Judge
Erville Alderson
Diggs
Robert J. Anderson
Lee Danfield, Age 7
Stanley Andrews
Dr. John Trimble
Olive Ball
Patsy Lou Barber
Linda, Age 5
Arie Lee Branche
Maybelle Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill, Jack Andrews
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Maryland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Ethel Hill, Jack Andrews
Alfred Newman
George Barnes
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Ethel Hill
Screenplay
Jack Andrews
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Henry King
Director
Alfred Newman
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 Maryland
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What is Maryland about?
A woman tormented by the hunting death of her husband forbids her son to have anything to do with horses. But when he falls for the daughter of his father's trainer, he defies his mother by entering the Maryland Hunt.
Who directed Maryland?
Maryland was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Maryland?
The principal cast of Maryland includes Walter Brennan, Fay Bainter, Brenda Joyce, John Payne, Hattie McDaniel.
When was Maryland released and how long is it?
Maryland was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Maryland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maryland was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maryland?
Maryland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).