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Ah, Wilderness! (1935)

Movie ★ 6.6 98 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Clarence Brown Director

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Released
December 25, 1935
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0026046
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Cast

Wallace Beery Wallace Beery Uncle Sid Lionel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore Nat Miller Aline MacMahon Aline MacMahon Cousin Lily Eric Linden Eric Linden Richard Miller Cecilia Parker Cecilia Parker Muriel McComber Spring Byington Spring Byington Essie Miller Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney Tommy Miller Charley Grapewin Charley Grapewin Dave McComber Frank Albertson Frank Albertson Arthur Miller Edward Nugent Edward Nugent Wint Bonita Granville Bonita Granville Mildred Miller Helen Flint Helen Flint Belle Helen Freeman Helen Freeman Miss Hawley Baby Peggy Baby Peggy Girl at Graduation (uncredited) Betty Jane Graham Betty Jane Graham Mildred's Friend (uncredited) Leigh De Lacey Mrs. McComber (uncredited) Mary Russell Mary Russell Elsie Rand (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ah, Wilderness! about?
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.
Who directed Ah, Wilderness!?
Ah, Wilderness! was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Ah, Wilderness!?
Ah, Wilderness! stars Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Aline MacMahon, Eric Linden.
When was Ah, Wilderness! released?
Ah, Wilderness! is a 1935 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Ah, Wilderness!?
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