Ah, Wilderness! (1935)
The play that startled the nation!
At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.
Director: Clarence Brown
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: December 25, 1935
Cast
- Wallace Beery - Uncle Sid
- Lionel Barrymore - Nat Miller
- Aline MacMahon - Cousin Lily
- Eric Linden - Richard Miller
- Cecilia Parker - Muriel McComber
- Spring Byington - Essie Miller
- Mickey Rooney - Tommy Miller
- Charley Grapewin - Dave McComber
- Frank Albertson - Arthur Miller
- Edward Nugent - Wint
Screenplay
- Albert Hackett (Screenplay)
- Frances Goodrich (Screenplay)
- Eugene O'Neill (Theatre Play)
Music: Herbert Stothart
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Childish Innocence Lost Forever
Keywords
high school, small town, fireworks, big family, father, uncle, based on play or musical, coming of age, high school graduation, new england, young man, valedictorian, 1900s, 4th of july, influential aunt or uncle
Trailer
Ah, Wilderness! TrailerMore Films by Director: Clarence Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ah, Wilderness! about?
- At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.
- Who directed Ah, Wilderness!?
- Ah, Wilderness! was directed by Clarence Brown.
- Who stars in Ah, Wilderness!?
- Ah, Wilderness! stars Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Aline MacMahon, Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker, Spring Byington.
- How long is Ah, Wilderness!?
- Ah, Wilderness! has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Ah, Wilderness!?
- Ah, Wilderness! is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Ah, Wilderness! produced?
- Ah, Wilderness! was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ah, Wilderness!?
- The themes of Ah, Wilderness! include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Childish Innocence Lost Forever.