The Human Comedy
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great Production"
Originally released in 1943. The Human Comedy is a drama/family film. directed by Clarence Brown.
Starring Mickey Rooney, Frank Morgan, and James Craig
Synopsis
Teenager Homer Macauley stays at home in the small town of Ithaca, California to support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares to go to war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (32 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.9M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mickey Rooney
as Homer Macauley
Frank Morgan
as Willie Grogan
James Craig
as Tom Spangler
Marsha Hunt
as Diana Steed
Fay Bainter
as Mrs. Macauley
Ray Collins
as Mr. Macauley
Van Johnson
as Marcus Macauley
Donna Reed
as Bess Macauley
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
as Ulysses Macauley
Dorothy Morris
as Mary Arena
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,900,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Human Comedy about?
Teenager Homer Macauley stays at home in the small town of Ithaca, California to support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares to go to war.
Who directed The Human Comedy?
The Human Comedy was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is The Human Comedy?
The Human Comedy has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Human Comedy released?
The Human Comedy was released on March 2, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Human Comedy?
The main cast of The Human Comedy includes Mickey Rooney, Frank Morgan, James Craig, Marsha Hunt, Fay Bainter.