The Cabin in the Cotton
“They said this book was "throbbing, vital, absorbing." (N.Y. American) You'll say the same thing about the picture!”
Synopsis
Sharecropper's son Marvin tries to help his community overcome poverty and ignorance.
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Marvin Blake
Dorothy Jordan
Betty Wright
Bette Davis
Madge Norwood
Hardie Albright
Roland Neal
David Landau
Tom Blake
Berton Churchill
Lane Norwood
Dorothy Peterson
Lilly Blake
Russell Simpson
Uncle Joe
Tully Marshall
Slick
Henry B. Walthall
Eph Clinton
Edmund Breese
Holmes Scott
John Marston
Russell Carter
Erville Alderson
Sock Fisher
William Le Maire
Jake Fisher
Clarence Muse
A Blind Negro
Frank Austin
Tenant Farmer (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Ross Clinton (uncredited)
Virginia Hammond
Miriam Norwood (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Green
- Original Title
- The Cabin in the Cotton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Paul Green, Harry Harrison Kroll
Barney McGill
George Amy
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Paul Green
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Barney McGill
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cabin in the Cotton
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What is The Cabin in the Cotton about?
Sharecropper's son Marvin tries to help his community overcome poverty and ignorance.
Who directed The Cabin in the Cotton?
The Cabin in the Cotton was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Cabin in the Cotton?
The principal cast of The Cabin in the Cotton includes Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Jordan, Bette Davis, Hardie Albright, David Landau.
When was The Cabin in the Cotton released and how long is it?
The Cabin in the Cotton was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is The Cabin in the Cotton based on a book or true story?
The Cabin in the Cotton is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Harrison Kroll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cabin in the Cotton?
The Cabin in the Cotton holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).