The Green Years
“It's the Book with a Heartful of Love that Thrilled Millions!”
Synopsis
An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, the boy's harsh grandfather stands in his way.
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The Green Years (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-17
Top Cast
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Charles Coburn
Alexander Gow
Tom Drake
Robert Shannon as young man
Hume Cronyn
Papa Leckie
Gladys Cooper
Grandma Leckie
Dean Stockwell
Robert Shannon as a child
Selena Royle
Mama Leckie
Jessica Tandy
Kate Leckie
Richard Haydn
Jason Reid
Andy Clyde
Saddler Boag
Norman Lloyd
Adam Leckie
Robert North
Murdoch Leckie
Beverly Tyler
Alison Keith as a young lady
Wallace Ford
Jamie Nigg
Eilene Janssen
Alison Keith as a child
Richard Lyon
Gavin Blair as a child
Henry O'Neill
Canon Roche
Henry Stephenson
Blakely
Norma Varden
Mrs. Bosomley
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 4, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ardrey, Sonya Levien
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Green Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Robert Ardrey, Sonya Levien, A.J. Cronin
Herbert Stothart
George J. Folsey
Robert Kern
Leon Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Leon Gordon
Producer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Robert Kern
Editor
A.J. Cronin
Writer
Robert Ardrey
Screenplay
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
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 Green Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Years about?
An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, the boy's harsh grandfather stands in his way.
Who directed The Green Years?
The Green Years was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The Green Years?
The principal cast of The Green Years includes Charles Coburn, Tom Drake, Hume Cronyn, Gladys Cooper, Dean Stockwell.
When was The Green Years released and how long is it?
The Green Years was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Green Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green Years was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Years?
The Green Years holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).