Miracle in the Rain (1956): Cast & Plot
Miracle in the Rain is a 1956 romantic drama directed by Rudolph Maté, starring Jane Wyman as Ruth Wood, Josephine Hutchinson and Eileen Heckart. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miracle in the Rain About?
The premise of Miracle in the Rain without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
You will see a picture of very, very special greatness. Wartime romance about a lonely man and woman who meet one rainy afternoon in New York.
Miracle in the Rain Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- star crossed lovers
- based on novel
- reference to admiral matthew c. perry
- year 1942
- new york city
- mother daughter relationship
- abandoned by husband
- secretary
- soldier on leave
- gregarious person
- sheet music
- playing the piano
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- movie date
- roman coin
- lucky object
- song lyrics
- newspaper article
- marriage proposal
- family ring
- kiss
- shipping overseas
- voice over letter
- st. patrick's cathedral manhattan new york city
- lighting a candle in a church
- reference to st andrew
- song played on radio
- husband wife reunion
- pneumonia
- hallucination
- pendant necklace
- screenplay adapted by author
- soulmate
- wartime romance
- woman
- man
- manhattan new york city
- united states of america
- rain
- lonely woman
- wartime
- death of lover
- new york times the newspaper
- wyman and johnson
- singer
- singing
- ends with voice over narration
- reference to tennessee
- central park manhattan new york ciy
- office
- photograph
Miracle in the Rain Cast & Characters
Jane Wyman leads the cast as Ruth Wood, with Josephine Hutchinson as Agnes Wood and Eileen Heckart as Grace Ullman. Directed by Rudolph Maté; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rudolph Maté
- Jane Wyman as Ruth Wood
- Josephine Hutchinson as Agnes Wood
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Eileen Heckart as Grace Ullman - Peggie Castle as Millie Kranz
Also Starring in Miracle in the Rain
· 14 more- Fred Clark Steven Jalonik
- Van Johnson Pvt. Arthur 'Art' Hugenon
- William Gargan Harry Wood
- Paul Smith Dixie Dooley
- Alan King Gil Parker
- Barbara Nichols Arlene Parker
- Halliwell Hobbes Ely B. Windgate
- Paul Picerni Priest
- Irene Seidner Mrs. Hamer
- Marcel Dalio Marcel
- Stuart Hall Bartender (uncredited)
- Ray Walker McGuire
- Grandon Rhodes Mr. Baldwin
- Arte Johnson Monte
Miracle in the Rain Plot Summary
What happens in Miracle in the Rain from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, Ruth Wood [Jane Wyman] works as a secretary for Excelsior Shoe Manufacturing Company and lives with her elderly mother, Agnes Wood [Josephine Hutchinson]. Ruth’s co-workers are Grace Ullman [Eileen Heckart] and Millie Kranz [Peggie Castle], who is having an affair with her married boss, Stephen Jalonik [Fred Clark]. One evening after work, Arthur Hugenon [Van Johnson], a G.I. stationed nearby, starts a conversation. On her bus ride home, Arthur invites her to dinner but she declines, stating her mother is expecting her. Undeterred, Arthur buys food from a local delicatessen and accompanies Ruth home.
Full summary
The whole story of Miracle in the Rain, scene by scene
Miracle in the Rain Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Miracle in the Rain.
How Well Do You Know Miracle in the Rain?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Ruth Wood in the film?
Miracle in the Rain Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Immortel amour” and “Milagro bajo la lluvia”.
- Also known as
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- Immortel amour
- Milagro bajo la lluvia
- Incontro sotto la pioggia
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Miracle in the Rain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Miracle in the Rain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miracle in the Rain?
Miracle in the Rain runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Miracle in the Rain released?
Miracle in the Rain was released on March 31, 1956.
Who directed Miracle in the Rain?
Miracle in the Rain was directed by Rudolph Maté.
More films by Rudolph Maté Who is in the cast of Miracle in the Rain?
Miracle in the Rain stars Jane Wyman as Ruth Wood, Josephine Hutchinson as Agnes Wood and Eileen Heckart as Grace Ullman, among 18 credited actors.
Does Miracle in the Rain have a post-credit scene?
No. Miracle in the Rain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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