Strawberry Roan (1944)
Farmer Chris Lowe meets and falls in love with Molly , a chorus-girl. Despite the fact that she is a city girl through and through, she accepts his proposal of marriage and after the wedding goes to live on the farm. Chris realises that the transition for Molly will be difficult, and in an attempt to ease her into farm life, buys her a strawberry roan calf to look after. Unfortunately Molly finds the adjustment to rural life extremely difficult and does not settle down. She fails to integrate into the local community and starts to feel she has made a big mistake.
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 31, 1944
Cast
- William Hartnell - Chris Lowe
- Carol Raye - Molly Lowe
- Walter Fitzgerald - Walter Morley
- Sophie Stewart - Mrs. Morley
- John Ruddock - John Dibben
- Wylie Watson - Bill Gurd
- Petula Clark - Kate Dibben
- Joan Maude - Gladys Moon
- Joan Young - Mrs. Dibben
- Ellis Irving - Auctioneer
Screenplay
- A.G. Street (Novel)
- Elizabeth Baron
Music: Mabel Buchanan, John D. Broadhouse
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Grace Garland
Production: British National Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Maurice Elvey
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Strawberry Roan about?
- Farmer Chris Lowe meets and falls in love with Molly , a chorus-girl. Despite the fact that she is a city girl through and through, she accepts his proposal of marriage and after the wedding goes to live on the farm. Chris realises that the transition for Molly will be difficult, and in an attempt to ease her into farm life, buys her a strawberry roan calf to look after. Unfortunately Molly finds the adjustment to rural life extremely difficult and does not settle down. She fails to integrate into the local community and starts to feel she has made a big mistake.
- Who directed Strawberry Roan?
- Strawberry Roan was directed by Maurice Elvey.
- Who stars in Strawberry Roan?
- Strawberry Roan stars William Hartnell, Carol Raye, Walter Fitzgerald, Sophie Stewart, John Ruddock, Wylie Watson.
- How long is Strawberry Roan?
- Strawberry Roan has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Strawberry Roan?
- Strawberry Roan is a Drama film.
- Where was Strawberry Roan produced?
- Strawberry Roan was produced in United Kingdom.