The Great Meadow
“She Was Forced To Choose Between Two Husbands.”
Synopsis
Pioneers and a family man leave Virginia for Kentucky during the Revolutionary War.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Brabin, Edith Ellis, Elizabeth Madox Roberts
- Original Title
- The Great Meadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Charles Brabin, Edith Ellis, Elizabeth Madox Roberts
William H. Daniels, Clyde De Vinna
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Director
Charles Brabin
Writer
Edith Ellis
Writer
George Hively
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
René Hubert
Costume Design
Clyde De Vinna
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Realife
Features and shorts photographed in the cinematographic process Realife, using 4 perforations per frame 65-mm motion picture film.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Meadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Meadow about?
Pioneers and a family man leave Virginia for Kentucky during the Revolutionary War.
Who directed The Great Meadow?
The Great Meadow was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in The Great Meadow?
The principal cast of The Great Meadow includes Johnny Mack Brown, Eleanor Boardman, Lucille La Verne, Anita Louise, Gavin Gordon.
When was The Great Meadow released and how long is it?
The Great Meadow was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is The Great Meadow based on a book or true story?
The Great Meadow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Madox Roberts".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Meadow?
The Great Meadow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).