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6.5 / 10(14 votes)IMDbNR194811mUnited States of America

Goodbye, Miss Turlock

Synopsis

Narrator John Nesbitt laments the disappearance of the rural one-room schoolhouse in America. He reminisces about his own days as a student in such a school and how his teacher, Miss Turlock, influenced so many students. Many of them reunite at the school on Miss Turlock's last day, when the school was closed in 1940.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 24, 1948

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward L. Cahn
Screenplay & Story
John Nesbitt
Original Score
Robert Franklyn
Original Title
Goodbye, Miss Turlock
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
11m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward L. Cahn

Screenplay & Story

John Nesbitt

Original Score & Music

Robert Franklyn

Director of Photography

Charles Salerno Jr.

Film Editing

Newell P. Kimlin

Producers

John Nesbitt, Herbert Moulton

Department Leadership Roster

John Nesbitt

Writer

John Nesbitt

Producer

Edward L. Cahn

Edward L. Cahn

Director

Herbert Moulton

Producer

Newell P. Kimlin

Editor

Charles Salerno Jr.

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Goodbye, Miss Turlock.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye, Miss Turlock

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Goodbye, Miss Turlock about?

Narrator John Nesbitt laments the disappearance of the rural one-room schoolhouse in America. He reminisces about his own days as a student in such a school and how his teacher, Miss Turlock, influenced so many students. Many of them reunite at the school on Miss Turlock's last day, when the school was closed in 1940.

Who directed Goodbye, Miss Turlock?

Goodbye, Miss Turlock was directed by Edward L. Cahn.

Who stars in Goodbye, Miss Turlock?

The principal cast of Goodbye, Miss Turlock includes John Nesbitt, Nana Bryant, Norman Ollestad, Fred Fisher.

When was Goodbye, Miss Turlock released and how long is it?

Goodbye, Miss Turlock was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 11m.

Who composed the musical score for Goodbye, Miss Turlock?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodbye, Miss Turlock was composed by Robert Franklyn.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Goodbye, Miss Turlock?

Goodbye, Miss Turlock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).