The Human Comedy (1943): Cast
The Human Comedy is a 1943 family drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Mickey Rooney as Homer Macauley, Donna Reed and Van Johnson. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Human Comedy About?
The premise of The Human Comedy without spoilers.
A Metro‑Goldwyn‑Mayer “Great Production” follows teenager Homer Macauley, who remains in Ithaca, California, to help support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares for military service. The story centers on Homer's efforts to keep the household stable as the prospect of war looms.
The Human Comedy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telegram
- letter
- reading a letter
- looking in a window
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- throwing rice
- rose
- radio news
- u.s. army
- u.s. soldier
- death of brother
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- class differences
- army basic training
- bewildered young eyes
- high school classroom
- drinking coffee
- homefront of world war two
- high school track meet
- troop train
- sorrow
- widow
- despair
- desperation
- gold star mother
- war department telegram
- telegram notification of death
- death of elderly telegrapher
- dejection
- tearful goodbye
- teen age bread winner
- bravery
- food rationing
- draft card
- draftee
- alcoholic
- craps shooting
- librarian
- crop harvest
- celebration of life
- trauma
- ithaca california farming community
- small town america
- based on story
- adolescent
- home life
- family relationships
- maturation
- old man
- grief
The Human Comedy Cast & Characters
Mickey Rooney leads the cast as Homer Macauley, with Donna Reed as Bess Macauley and Van Johnson as Marcus Macauley. Directed by Clarence Brown; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clarence Brown
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Mickey Rooney as Homer Macauley -
Donna Reed as Bess Macauley - Van Johnson as Marcus Macauley
- Fay Bainter as Mrs. Macauley
Also Starring in The Human Comedy
· 27 more- Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins Ulysses Macauley
- Henry O'Neill Charles Steed
- Robert Mitchum Quentin Gilford (uncredited)
- Hobart Cavanaugh Drunk at Bar (uncredited)
- Frank Morgan Willie Grogan
- David Holt Hubert Ackley III (uncredited)
- Byron Foulger Mr. Blenton (uncredited)
- Barry Nelson Fat
- Robert Emmett O'Connor Bartender (uncredited)
- Carl Switzer Auggie (uncredited)
- Clem Bevans Henderson
- Frank Jenks Larry - Song Leader on Train (uncredited)
- Ray Collins Mr. Macauley
- Wallis Clark School Principal (uncredited)
- Marsha Hunt Diana Steed
- James Craig Tom Spangler
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- Darryl Hickman Lionel
- Alan Baxter Brad Stickman
- Don DeFore Bernard 'Texas' Anthony (uncredited)
- Katharine Alexander Mrs. Steed
- Dorothy Morris Mary Arena
- Mary Nash Miss Hicks
- Darwood Kaye Gang Member (uncredited)
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds Librarian
- John Craven Tobey George
- Rita Quigley Helen Elliot
- Ann Ayars Mrs. Sandoval
More from Clarence Brown
More films directed by Clarence Brown, best-rated first: The Yearling, National Velvet, Angels in the Outfield and Plymouth Adventure.
The Human Comedy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Human Comedy.
The Human Comedy Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “La commedia umana” and “Und das Leben geht weiter”.
- Also known as
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- La commedia umana
- Und das Leben geht weiter
- La comedia humana
- A Comédia Humana
- 人间喜剧
- Человеческая комедия
- Vi människor
- Lidská komedie
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The Human Comedy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Human Comedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Human Comedy?
The Human Comedy runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Human Comedy released?
The Human Comedy was released on March 2, 1943.
Who directed The Human Comedy?
The Human Comedy was directed by Clarence Brown.
More films by Clarence Brown Who is in the cast of The Human Comedy?
The Human Comedy stars Mickey Rooney as Homer Macauley, Donna Reed as Bess Macauley and Van Johnson as Marcus Macauley, among 31 credited actors.
Does The Human Comedy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Human Comedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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