Mrs. Parkington
“The Great Novel of a Millionaire's Romance!”
Synopsis
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
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Mrs Parkington (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-14
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Greer Garson
Susie Parkington
Walter Pidgeon
Major Augustus Parkington
Edward Arnold
Amory Stilham
Agnes Moorehead
Baroness Aspasia Conti
Cecil Kellaway
Edward VII, Prince of Wales
Gladys Cooper
Alice, Dutchess de Brancourt
Frances Rafferty
Jane Stilham
Tom Drake
Ned Talbot
Peter Lawford
Lord Thornley
Dan Duryea
Jack Stilham
Hugh Marlowe
John Marbey
Selena Royle
Mattie Trounson
Fortunio Bonanova
Signor Cellini
Lee Patrick
Madeleine Parkington Swann
Harry Cording
Humphrey
Celia Travers
Belle
Mary Servoss
Mrs. Graham
Rod Cameron
Al Swann
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Thoeren, Polly James
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Mrs. Parkington
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Robert Thoeren, Polly James, Louis Bromfield
Bronislau Kaper
Joseph Ruttenberg
George Boemler
Leon Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Leon Gordon
Producer
Tay Garnett
Director
Robert Thoeren
Screenplay
Polly James
Screenplay
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
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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 Mrs. Parkington
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What is Mrs. Parkington about?
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
Who directed Mrs. Parkington?
Mrs. Parkington was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Mrs. Parkington?
The principal cast of Mrs. Parkington includes Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Edward Arnold, Agnes Moorehead, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Mrs. Parkington released and how long is it?
Mrs. Parkington was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Parkington?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Parkington was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Mrs. Parkington based on a book or true story?
Mrs. Parkington is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Bromfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mrs. Parkington?
Mrs. Parkington holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).