The Story of Mr. Hobbs (1947)
Crad Hobbs, a Virginia waterman, is depressed over the decline in the shellfish trade and the gradual erosion of his former home, a barrier island off Virginia's Eastern Shore. Worse, his beautiful daughter and only child is engaged to a returning World War II veteran who forsakes the oystering trade to take a job with the local newspaper. The cub reporter's first job is interview a New York banker, and former resident, who has secretly come to the Eastern Shore to provide a loan for a beleaguered Latin-American president whose country is battling communist insurgents. Hobbs blames the banker for his home island's destruction; he believes if the banker had approved a loan for a system of breakwaters, the erosion, and resulting loss of fishing habitat, could have been prevented.
Cast
- Jack Hardwood - Crad Hobbs
- Frances Helm - Timmy Hobbs
- Robert Bolger - Bob Gilly
- Alexander Campbell - E.K. Lester
- Geraldine Dvorak - Glenda Lester
- Frank Richards - Spike
- Al McGranary - Winnie Winston
- Winifred Cushing - Marian Winston
- Bertha Powell - Sis Abby
- Sidney Easton - Ben - Winston's Butler
Screenplay
- Rex Taylor (Adaptation)
Keywords
virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Mr. Hobbs about?
- Crad Hobbs, a Virginia waterman, is depressed over the decline in the shellfish trade and the gradual erosion of his former home, a barrier island off Virginia's Eastern Shore. Worse, his beautiful daughter and only child is engaged to a returning World War II veteran who forsakes the oystering trade to take a job with the local newspaper. The cub reporter's first job is interview a New York banker, and former resident, who has secretly come to the Eastern Shore to provide a loan for a beleaguered Latin-American president whose country is battling communist insurgents. Hobbs blames the banker for his home island's destruction; he believes if the banker had approved a loan for a system of breakwaters, the erosion, and resulting loss of fishing habitat, could have been prevented.
- Who directed The Story of Mr. Hobbs?
- The Story of Mr. Hobbs was directed by Arthur Varney.
- Who stars in The Story of Mr. Hobbs?
- The Story of Mr. Hobbs stars Jack Hardwood, Frances Helm, Robert Bolger, Alexander Campbell, Geraldine Dvorak, Frank Richards.
- What genre is The Story of Mr. Hobbs?
- The Story of Mr. Hobbs is a Drama film.
- Where was The Story of Mr. Hobbs produced?
- The Story of Mr. Hobbs was produced in United States of America.