Journey for Margaret (1942)
It's a dramatic BOMBSHELL when a world-famous correspondent meets MARGARET during the blitz!
An American newspaperman and his wife, end up in London after several retreats in the opening days of WWII. After a shrapnel wound and loss of her baby she returns to America. War weary, he is forced to do a story about war orphans, where he meets Margaret.
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: December 17, 1942
Cast
- Robert Young - John Davis
- Laraine Day - Nora Davis
- Fay Bainter - Trudy Strauss
- Nigel Bruce - Herbert V. Allison
- Margaret O'Brien - Margaret
- William Severn - Peter
- Elisabeth Risdon - Mrs. Bailey
- Doris Lloyd - Mrs. Barrie
- Halliwell Hobbes - Mr. Barrie
- Heather Thatcher - Mrs. Harris
Screenplay
- David Hertz (Screenplay)
- William Ludwig (Screenplay)
- William L. White (Book)
Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Ray June
Editing: George White
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
london, england, refugee, world war ii, orphan, newspaper man, london blitz
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Journey for Margaret about?
- An American newspaperman and his wife, end up in London after several retreats in the opening days of WWII. After a shrapnel wound and loss of her baby she returns to America. War weary, he is forced to do a story about war orphans, where he meets Margaret.
- Who directed Journey for Margaret?
- Journey for Margaret was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
- Who stars in Journey for Margaret?
- Journey for Margaret stars Robert Young, Laraine Day, Fay Bainter, Nigel Bruce, Margaret O'Brien, William Severn.
- How long is Journey for Margaret?
- Journey for Margaret has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Journey for Margaret?
- Journey for Margaret is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Journey for Margaret produced?
- Journey for Margaret was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Journey for Margaret?
- The themes of Journey for Margaret include: The Horror of War and Humanity.