Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952): Cast & Plot
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie is a 1952 drama directed by Henry King, starring Jean Peters as Nellie Halper, Merry Anders and Tommy Morton. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Henry King
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie About?
The premise of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the town’s founding, the community’s original barber looks back on his life, remembering his vivacious, now‑deceased wife. He confronts the personal flaw that not only caused her tragic loss but also led to other misfortunes, weaving a poignant tale of love, regret, and the cost of his own shortcomings.
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- d. wayne and peters
- based on novel
- character name in title
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie Cast & Characters
Jean Peters leads the cast as Nellie Halper, with Merry Anders as Adeline Halper and Tommy Morton as Benny Halper Jr.. Directed by Henry King; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry King
- Jean Peters as Nellie Halper
- Merry Anders as Adeline Halper
- Tommy Morton as Benny Halper Jr.
- David Wayne as Ben Halper
Also Starring in Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
· 14 more- Hugh Marlowe Ed Jordan
- Helene Stanley Eadie Jordan
- Joyce Mackenzie Bessie Jordan
- Richard Karlan Mike Kava
- Warren Stevens McCauley
- Dan White Doc Thomas
- Alan Hale Jr. George Oliphant
- Albert Dekker Lloyd Slocum
- James Griffith Ollie
- Bill Walker Robert Waverly Ferris aka Trooper
- David Bauer Sam Eichenbogen
- Maudie Prickett Mrs. Burdge
- Noreen Corcoran Adeline Halper Aged 6
- Eugene Mazzola Benny Halper Jr. Aged 4
More from Henry King
More films directed by Henry King, best-rated first: The Gunfighter, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Tender Is the Night and Beloved Infidel.
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie Plot Summary
What happens in Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Newlywed Nellie Halper, Jean Peters and her husband Ben Halper David Wayne expect to honeymoon in Chicago, but their plans take a sudden turn when they disembark in a small town in Illinois. Ben has quietly bought both the barber shop they will run and their home, telling Nellie it’s all rented, only to keep the truth from her. The couple settles into a modest life, and Nellie soon faces the challenge of starting a family in a place far from the big city she dreams about.
Full summary
The whole story of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie, scene by scene
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What trade does Ben Halper work in for a living?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Seein' Nellie Home” and “Cavalgada de Paixões”.
- Also known as
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- Seein' Nellie Home
- Cavalgada de Paixões
- Cabalgata de Pasiones
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Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie released?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie was released on June 27, 1952.
Who directed Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie was directed by Henry King.
More films by Henry King Who is in the cast of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie stars Jean Peters as Nellie Halper, Merry Anders as Adeline Halper and Tommy Morton as Benny Halper Jr., among 18 credited actors.
Does Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie have a post-credit scene?
No. Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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