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The War Against Mrs. Hadley is a 1942 American drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, and starring Fay Bainter and Edward Arnold. The plot depicts how wealthy society matron Stella Hadley selfishly refuses to sacrifice her family or material comforts during World War II, until tragedy strikes an old rival. The script by George Oppenheimer was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Original Release
08/07/1942
US Release
08/07/1942
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Edward Arnold | Elliott Fulton / Elliot Fulton |
| Fay Bainter | Stella Hadley / Stella Livingston Hadley |
| Richard Ney | Theodore Hadley |
| Jean Rogers | Patricia Hadley |
| Sara Allgood | Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick |
| Spring Byington | Cecilia Talbot |
| Van Johnson | Michael Fitzpatrick |
| Isobel Elsom | Mrs. Laura Winters |
| Frances Rafferty | Sally |
| Dorothy Morris | Millie |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Edward Arnold | Elliott Fulton / Elliot Fulton |
| Fay Bainter | Stella Hadley / Stella Livingston Hadley |
| Richard Ney | Theodore Hadley |
| Jean Rogers | Patricia Hadley |
| Sara Allgood | Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick |
| Spring Byington | Cecilia Talbot |
| Van Johnson | Michael Fitzpatrick |
| Isobel Elsom | Mrs. Laura Winters |
| Frances Rafferty | Sally |
| Dorothy Morris | Millie |
| Halliwell Hobbes | Bennett |
| Connie Gilchrist | Cook |
| Stephen McNally | Peters |
| Miles Mander | Dr. Leonard V. Meecham |
| Rags Ragland | Louie |
| Mark Daniels | Bob |
| Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer | Messenger Boy |
| Eddie Acuff | Soldier in Canteen |
| Lowden Adams | Butler |
| John Butler | Postman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Irving Asher | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1943 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
