These Three
“Were they the innocent victims of a whispering campaign?”
Synopsis
Close friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.
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These Three - Trailer 1936
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-07
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Miriam Hopkins
Martha Dobie
Merle Oberon
Karen Wright
Joel McCrea
Dr. Joseph 'Joe' Cardin
Catherine Doucet
Lily Mortar
Alma Kruger
Amelia Tilford
Bonita Granville
Mary Tilford
Marcia Mae Jones
Rosalie Wells
Carmencita Johnson
Evelyn
Mary Anne Durkin
Joyce Walton
Margaret Hamilton
Agatha
Walter Brennan
Taxi Driver
Joan Barclay
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Mrs. Walton's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Sally Conlin
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Marie Louise Cooper
Helen Burton (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Judge (uncredited)
Greta Meyer
Viennese Waitress (uncredited)
Tommy Bupp
Boy on Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Hellman
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- These Three
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Lillian Hellman
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Lillian Hellman
Screenplay
William Wyler
Director
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About These Three
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What is These Three about?
Close friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.
Who directed These Three?
These Three was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in These Three?
The principal cast of These Three includes Miriam Hopkins, Merle Oberon, Joel McCrea, Catherine Doucet, Alma Kruger.
When was These Three released and how long is it?
These Three was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for These Three?
The original motion picture soundtrack for These Three was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for These Three?
These Three holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).