Carolina
“LIKE A FLASH OF SUNLIGHT She bursts into sleepy Carolina...upsetting traditions...injecting life where there was laziness...love where there were fear and hate!”
Synopsis
During Civil War Reconstruction, the Connelly family is romantically restored to their former glory when Will Connelly marries a Yankee farm girl, Joanna Tate, despite the objects of his temperamental father Bob Connelly.
Top Cast
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Janet Gaynor
Joanna Tate
Lionel Barrymore
Bob Connelly
Robert Young
Will Connelly
Henrietta Crosman
Mrs. Ellen Connelly
Richard Cromwell
Allan
Mona Barrie
Virginia Buchanan
Shirley Temple
Joan Connelly (uncredited)
Stepin Fetchit
Scipio
Russell Simpson
Richards
John Elliott
Gen. Robert E. Lee
J.C. Fowler
Gen. Leonidas Polk
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Berkeley
- Original Title
- Carolina
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Reginald Berkeley
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Reginald Berkeley
Screenplay
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 Carolina
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What is Carolina about?
During Civil War Reconstruction, the Connelly family is romantically restored to their former glory when Will Connelly marries a Yankee farm girl, Joanna Tate, despite the objects of his temperamental father Bob Connelly.
Who directed Carolina?
Carolina was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Carolina?
The principal cast of Carolina includes Janet Gaynor, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Young, Henrietta Crosman, Richard Cromwell.
When was Carolina released and how long is it?
Carolina was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carolina?
Carolina holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).