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An endearing and quietly rhapsodic slice of Americana about a single year among the Norwegian immigrants in a Wisconsin farm town, Our Vines Have Tender Grapes enthralled 1945 audiences and critics with its timeless joys.
Told from the viewpoint of little Selma (Margaret O’Brien), the film explores grand childhood adventures: making friends, a pet calf, Christmas, a terrifying trip down a flood-swollen river, a barn fire and a ride on a circus elephant’s trunk.
In a change-of-pace role, Edward G. Robinson is a revelation of wisdom and compassion as Selma’s father, leading a fine cast that illuminates the profound power of everyday triumphs and sorrows.
Original Release
09/06/1945
US Release
09/06/1945
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward G. Robinson | Martinius Jacobson |
Margaret O'Brien | Selma Jacobson |
James Craig | Nels Halverson |
Frances Gifford | Viola Johnson |
Agnes Moorehead | Bruna Jacobson |
Morris Carnovsky | Bjorn Bjornson |
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins | Arnold Hanson |
Sara Haden | Mrs. Bjornson |
Greta Granstedt | Mrs. Faraassen |
Dorothy Morris | Ingeborg Jensen |
Directors
Writers
Dalton Trumbo, George Victor Martin
Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward G. Robinson | Martinius Jacobson |
Margaret O'Brien | Selma Jacobson |
James Craig | Nels Halverson |
Frances Gifford | Viola Johnson |
Agnes Moorehead | Bruna Jacobson |
Morris Carnovsky | Bjorn Bjornson |
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins | Arnold Hanson |
Sara Haden | Mrs. Bjornson |
Greta Granstedt | Mrs. Faraassen |
Dorothy Morris | Ingeborg Jensen |
Arthur Space | Pete Hanson |
Elizabeth Russell | Kola Hanson |
Louis Jean Heydt | Mr. Faraassen |
Charles Middleton | Kurt Jensen / Mr. Jensen |
Francis Pierlot | Minister |
John Berkes | Circus Driver |
Abigail Adams | Girl |
King Baggot | Churchgoer |
Arthur Hohl | Dvar Svenson |
Dick Johnstone | Farmer |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Robert Sisk | Producer |