Dodsworth
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Synopsis
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-11
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Sam Dodsworth
Ruth Chatterton
Fran Dodsworth
Paul Lukas
Arnold Iselin
Mary Astor
Edith Cortright
David Niven
Captain Clyde Lockert
Gregory Gaye
Baron Kurt Von Obersdorf
Maria Ouspenskaya
Baroness Von Obersdorf
Odette Myrtil
Renée de Penable
Spring Byington
Matey Pearson
Harlan Briggs
Tubby Pearson
Kathryn Marlowe
Emily Dodsworth McKee
John Payne
Harry McKee
Bobby Barber
Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Steward on Queen Mary (uncredited)
Ted Billings
Man on Railroad Platform (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Baggage Carrier at Train Station (uncredited)
Horace B. Carpenter
Motor Company Employee (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
American Express Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Howard
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Dodsworth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Sidney Howard, Sinclair Lewis
Alfred Newman
Rudolph Maté
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Sidney Howard
Screenplay
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dodsworth
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What is Dodsworth about?
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
Who directed Dodsworth?
Dodsworth was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Dodsworth?
The principal cast of Dodsworth includes Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, Mary Astor, David Niven.
When was Dodsworth released and how long is it?
Dodsworth was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Dodsworth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dodsworth was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Dodsworth based on a book or true story?
Dodsworth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sinclair Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dodsworth?
Dodsworth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).