Journey for Margaret
“It's a dramatic BOMBSHELL when a world-famous correspondent meets MARGARET during the blitz!”
Synopsis
An American newspaperman and his wife, end up in London after several retreats in the opening days of WWII. After a shrapnel wound and loss of her baby she returns to America. War weary, he is forced to do a story about war orphans, where he meets Margaret.
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Robert Young
John Davis
Laraine Day
Nora Davis
Fay Bainter
Trudy Strauss
Nigel Bruce
Herbert V. Allison
Margaret O'Brien
Margaret
William Severn
Peter
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Bailey
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Barrie
Halliwell Hobbes
Mr. Barrie
Heather Thatcher
Mrs. Harris
Jill Esmond
Susan Fleming
G.P. Huntley
'Rugged' (as G.P. Huntley Jr.)
Lisa Golm
Frau Weber
Eric Snowden
Porter (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
The Censor (uncredited)
John Burton
Surgeon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hertz, William Ludwig
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Journey for Margaret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
David Hertz, William Ludwig, William L. White
Franz Waxman
Ray June
George White
Dore Schary, B.P. Fineman
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
David Hertz
Screenplay
William Ludwig
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
George White
Editor
B.P. Fineman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey for Margaret
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What is Journey for Margaret about?
An American newspaperman and his wife, end up in London after several retreats in the opening days of WWII. After a shrapnel wound and loss of her baby she returns to America. War weary, he is forced to do a story about war orphans, where he meets Margaret.
Who directed Journey for Margaret?
Journey for Margaret was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Journey for Margaret?
The principal cast of Journey for Margaret includes Robert Young, Laraine Day, Fay Bainter, Nigel Bruce, Margaret O'Brien.
When was Journey for Margaret released and how long is it?
Journey for Margaret was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Journey for Margaret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey for Margaret was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Journey for Margaret based on a book or true story?
Journey for Margaret is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William L. White".