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The Valley of Decision
“The Book That Thrilled Millions!”
7.4 / 10• 1945• 1h 59m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
Cast & Crew
Greer Garson
Mary Rafferty
Lead
Gregory Peck
Paul Scott
Donald Crisp
William Scott
Lionel Barrymore
Pat Rafferty
Preston Foster
Jim Brennan
Marsha Hunt
Constance Scott
Gladys Cooper
Clarissa Scott
Reginald Owen
McCready
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tay Garnett's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Valley of Decision is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
