Mother Carey's Chickens (1938)
Kate Douglas Wiggin's Memorable Novel
A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
Director: Rowland V. Lee
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: July 29, 1938
Cast
- Fay Bainter - Mrs. Margaret Carey
- Anne Shirley - Nancy Carey
- Ruby Keeler - Kitty Carey
- James Ellison - Ralph Thurston
- Walter Brennan - Ossian Popham
- Alma Kruger - Aunt Bertha
- Donnie Dunagan - Peter Carey
- Frank Albertson - Tom Hamilton Jr.
- Jackie Moran - Gilbert Carey
- Margaret Hamilton - Pauline Fuller
Screenplay
- Kate Douglas Wiggin (Novel)
- S.K. Lauren (Screenplay)
- Gertrude Purcell (Screenplay)
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
navy, husband wife relationship, widow
More Films by Director: Rowland V. Lee
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother Carey's Chickens about?
- A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
- Who directed Mother Carey's Chickens?
- Mother Carey's Chickens was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
- Who stars in Mother Carey's Chickens?
- Mother Carey's Chickens stars Fay Bainter, Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler, James Ellison, Walter Brennan, Alma Kruger.
- How long is Mother Carey's Chickens?
- Mother Carey's Chickens has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Mother Carey's Chickens?
- Mother Carey's Chickens is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Mother Carey's Chickens produced?
- Mother Carey's Chickens was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mother Carey's Chickens?
- The themes of Mother Carey's Chickens include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss.