The Howards of Virginia
“The Vivid Drama Of A Nation's Birth !”
Synopsis
Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyor Matt Howard. Matt joins the Colonial forces in their fight for freedom against England. Matt will meet Jane's father in the battlefield.
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Cary Grant
Matt Howard
Martha Scott
Jane Peyton-Howard
Cedric Hardwicke
Fleetwood Peyton
Alan Marshal
Roger Peyton
Richard Carlson
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Kelly
Capt. Jabez Allen
Irving Bacon
Tom Norton
Elisabeth Risdon
Aunt Clarissa
Anne Revere
Mrs. Betsy Norton
Tom Drake
James Howard at 16
Phil Taylor
Peyton Howard at 18
Rita Quigley
Mary Howard at 17
Libby Taylor
Dicey
Richard Gaines
Patrick Henry
George Houston
George Washington
Ralph Byrd
James Howard
Dickie Jones
Matt Howard at 12
Buster Phelps
Thomas Jefferson at 11
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- The Howards of Virginia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Sidney Buchman, Elizabeth Page
Richard Hageman
Bert Glennon
Paul Weatherwax
Frank Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
Frank Lloyd
Director
Frank Lloyd
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
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 Howards of Virginia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Howards of Virginia about?
Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyor Matt Howard. Matt joins the Colonial forces in their fight for freedom against England. Matt will meet Jane's father in the battlefield.
Who directed The Howards of Virginia?
The Howards of Virginia was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Howards of Virginia?
The principal cast of The Howards of Virginia includes Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Marshal, Richard Carlson.
When was The Howards of Virginia released and how long is it?
The Howards of Virginia was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Howards of Virginia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Howards of Virginia was composed by Richard Hageman.
Is The Howards of Virginia based on a book or true story?
The Howards of Virginia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Page".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Howards of Virginia?
The Howards of Virginia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).