Most Precious Thing in Life (1934): Cast
Most Precious Thing in Life is a 1934 romantic drama directed by Lambert Hillyer, starring Jean Arthur as Ellen Holmes, aka Biddy, Babe, Richard Cromwell and Donald Cook. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Most Precious Thing in Life About?
The premise of Most Precious Thing in Life without spoilers.
A heartfelt drama that blends smiles, tears and romance, touching universal emotions. An unwed mother must watch as her illegitimate son is brought up by others, confronting sacrifice and love. Directed by Lambert Hillyer in 1934, the film features Jean Arthur, Richard Cromwell, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, Jane Darwell, Mary Forbes and Ward Bond.
Most Precious Thing in Life Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- snobbery
- divorce
- pre code film
- based on mcall magazine story
- damsel in distress
- soap opera
- rich boy poor girl
- fraternity member
- scrub woman
- college professor
- college football player
- college football coach
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- 1910s
- 1930s
- indigentcy
- son doesn't know mother
- sob story
- rich family
- parental intervention
- low social standing
- grief
- vindication
- football game announcer
- nightclub
- college campus
- prohibition era
- b movie
- lie
- getting old
- melodrama
- maternal love
Most Precious Thing in Life Cast & Characters
Jean Arthur leads the cast as Ellen Holmes, aka Biddy, Babe, with Richard Cromwell as Chris Kelsey and Donald Cook as Bob Kelsey. Directed by Lambert Hillyer; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lambert Hillyer
- Jean Arthur as Ellen Holmes, aka Biddy, Babe
- Richard Cromwell as Chris Kelsey
- Donald Cook as Bob Kelsey
- Anita Louise as Patty O'Day
Also Starring in Most Precious Thing in Life
· 5 more- Jane Darwell Mrs. O'Day
- Mary Forbes Mrs. Kelsey
- Ward Bond Head Coach Smith
- John Wray Carter
- Ben Alexander Gideon 'Gubby' Gerhart
More from Lambert Hillyer
More films directed by Lambert Hillyer: Oklahoma Blues, The Case of the Baby-Sitter, The Hat Box Mystery and Smart Guy.
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Most Precious Thing in Life FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Most Precious Thing in Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Most Precious Thing in Life?
Most Precious Thing in Life runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Most Precious Thing in Life released?
Most Precious Thing in Life was released on June 15, 1934.
Who directed Most Precious Thing in Life?
Most Precious Thing in Life was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
More films by Lambert Hillyer Who is in the cast of Most Precious Thing in Life?
Most Precious Thing in Life stars Jean Arthur as Ellen Holmes, aka Biddy, Babe, Richard Cromwell as Chris Kelsey and Donald Cook as Bob Kelsey, among 9 credited actors.
Does Most Precious Thing in Life have a post-credit scene?
No. Most Precious Thing in Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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