The Enchanted Cottage
“The whole town WHISPERED about these two!”
Synopsis
A homely maid and a scarred ex-GI meet at the cottage where she works and where he was to spend his honeymoon prior to his accident. The two develop a bond and agree to marry, more out of loneliness than love. The romantic spirit of the cottage, however, overtakes them. They soon begin to look beautiful to each other, but no one else.
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The Enchanted Cottage: Official Movie Trailer - 1945
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-18
Top Cast
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Dorothy McGuire
Laura Pennington
Robert Young
Oliver Bradford
Herbert Marshall
Major John Hillgrove
Mildred Natwick
Mrs. Abigail Minnett
Spring Byington
Violet Price
Hillary Brooke
Beatrice Alexander
Richard Gaines
Frederick 'Freddy' Price
Alec Englander
Danny 'Taxi' Stanton
Robert Clarke
Marine Corporal
Eden Nicholas
Soldier
Rusty Farrell
Mildred (uncredited)
Wally Albright
Virginia Belmont
Barbara Blair
Patti Brill
Martha Holliday
Carl Kent
Nancy Marlow
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Enchanted Cottage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Herman J. Mankiewicz, DeWitt Bodeen, Arthur Wing Pinero
Roy Webb
Ted Tetzlaff
Joseph Noriega
Harriet Parsons, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
DeWitt Bodeen
Writer
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Writer
Harriet Parsons
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Joseph Noriega
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Enchanted Cottage
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What is The Enchanted Cottage about?
A homely maid and a scarred ex-GI meet at the cottage where she works and where he was to spend his honeymoon prior to his accident. The two develop a bond and agree to marry, more out of loneliness than love. The romantic spirit of the cottage, however, overtakes them. They soon begin to look beautiful to each other, but no one else.
Who directed The Enchanted Cottage?
The Enchanted Cottage was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in The Enchanted Cottage?
The principal cast of The Enchanted Cottage includes Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young, Herbert Marshall, Mildred Natwick, Spring Byington.
When was The Enchanted Cottage released and how long is it?
The Enchanted Cottage was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Enchanted Cottage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Enchanted Cottage was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Enchanted Cottage?
The Enchanted Cottage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).