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An adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' novel about a middle-aged American automobile tycoon who retires and goes to Europe, where he and his appearance-conscious, snobbish wife find differing sets of values... and new relationships.
Original Release
09/23/1936
US Release
09/23/1936
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Walter Huston | Sam Dodsworth |
| Ruth Chatterton | Fran Dodsworth |
| Paul Lukas | Arnold Iselin |
| Mary Astor | Edith Cortright |
| David Niven | Captain Lockert / Captain Clyde Lockert |
| Gregory Gaye | Kurt Von Obersdorf / Baron Kurt Von Obersdorf |
| Maria Ouspenskaya | Baroness Von Obersdorf |
| Odette Myrtil | Renée de Penable |
| Spring Byington | Matey Pearson |
| Harlan Briggs | Tubby Pearson |
Directors
Writers
Sinclair Lewis, Sidney Howard, Robert Wyler
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Walter Huston | Sam Dodsworth |
| Ruth Chatterton | Fran Dodsworth |
| Paul Lukas | Arnold Iselin |
| Mary Astor | Edith Cortright |
| David Niven | Captain Lockert / Captain Clyde Lockert |
| Gregory Gaye | Kurt Von Obersdorf / Baron Kurt Von Obersdorf |
| Maria Ouspenskaya | Baroness Von Obersdorf |
| Odette Myrtil | Renée de Penable |
| Spring Byington | Matey Pearson |
| Harlan Briggs | Tubby Pearson |
| Kathryn Marlowe | Emily Dodsworth McKee / Emily |
| John Payne | Harry / Harry McKee |
| Bobby Barber | Italian Taxi Driver / Italian Taxi Driver (Uncredited) |
| John Barclay | Ship Passenger / Ship Passenger (Uncredited) |
| Wilson Benge | Steward on Queen Mary / Steward on Queen Mary (Uncredited) |
| Ted Billings | Man on Railroad Platform / Man on Railroad Platform (Uncredited) |
| Eugene Borden | Baggage Carrier at Train Station / Baggage Carrier at Train Station (Uncredited) |
| Horace B. Carpenter | Motor Company Employee / Motor Company Employee (Uncredited) |
| Steve Carruthers | Ship Passenger / Ship Passenger (Uncredited) |
| Gino Corrado | American Express Clerk / American Express Clerk (Uncredited) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Samuel Goldwyn | Producer |
| Merritt Hulburd | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Art Direction | Won |
| 1937 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
