Ah, Wilderness! backdrop

Ah, Wilderness! 1935 Directed by Clarence Brown

The play that startled the nation!

At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Comedy , Drama
Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Date 25 December 1935
98 mins
Cast
Wallace Beery Uncle Sid
Lionel Barrymore Nat Miller
Aline MacMahon Cousin Lily
Eric Linden Richard Miller
Cecilia Parker Muriel McComber
Spring Byington Essie Miller
Mickey Rooney Tommy Miller
Charley Grapewin Dave McComber
Frank Albertson Arthur Miller
Bonita Granville Mildred Miller
Helen Freeman Miss Hawley
Baby Peggy Girl at Graduation (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham Mildred's Friend (uncredited)
Leigh De Lacey Mrs. McComber (uncredited)
Mary Russell Elsie Rand (uncredited)