Song of Surrender (1949)
In 1906 in Connecticut, Elisha Hunt, the 55-year-old curator of a small government museum, marries Abigail, the 19-year-old daughter of a local farmer. In addition to the differences in their ages in this May-to-December union, Elizha is a man of culture while Abigail is uneducated. Bruce Edridge, young, handsome and wealthy, comes into her life, and they fall in love. Abigail is now faced with two choices; the chance of wealth versus her present mediocre circumstances, or her love for Bruce versus her loyalty to Elisha.
Director: Mitchell Leisen
Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 27, 1949
Cast
- Wanda Hendrix - Abigail Hunt
- Claude Rains - Elisha Hunt
- Macdonald Carey - Bruce Eldridge
- Andrea King - Phyllis Cantwell
- Henry Hull - Deacon Parry
- Eva Gabor - Countess Marina
- Elizabeth Patterson - Mrs. Beecham
- Art Smith - Mr. Willis
- John Beal - Dubois
- Nicholas Joy - General Seckle
Screenplay
- Richard Bransten (Story)
- Richard Maibaum (Screenplay)
- Ruth McKenney (Story)
Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Soul Ballad and Heartfelt Lyrics Love
Keywords
museum, love, wealth, uneducated
More Films by Director: Mitchell Leisen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Song of Surrender about?
- In 1906 in Connecticut, Elisha Hunt, the 55-year-old curator of a small government museum, marries Abigail, the 19-year-old daughter of a local farmer. In addition to the differences in their ages in this May-to-December union, Elizha is a man of culture while Abigail is uneducated. Bruce Edridge, young, handsome and wealthy, comes into her life, and they fall in love. Abigail is now faced with two choices; the chance of wealth versus her present mediocre circumstances, or her love for Bruce versus her loyalty to Elisha.
- Who directed Song of Surrender?
- Song of Surrender was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
- Who stars in Song of Surrender?
- Song of Surrender stars Wanda Hendrix, Claude Rains, Macdonald Carey, Andrea King, Henry Hull, Eva Gabor.
- How long is Song of Surrender?
- Song of Surrender has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Song of Surrender?
- Song of Surrender is a Romance, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Song of Surrender produced?
- Song of Surrender was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Song of Surrender?
- The themes of Song of Surrender include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Soul Ballad and Heartfelt Lyrics Love.