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The Valley of Decision

"The Book That Thrilled Millions!"

May 3, 1945 1h 59m 7.3/10 (26 votes)

Originally released in 1945. The Valley of Decision is a drama/romance film. directed by Tay Garnett.

Starring Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, and Donald Crisp

Synopsis

Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 3, 1945 80 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (26 votes)
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Budget $2.2M Production budget
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Box Office $9.1M 4.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,160,000
Revenue
$9,132,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Valley of Decision about?

Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mar...

Who directed The Valley of Decision?

The Valley of Decision was directed by Tay Garnett.

How long is The Valley of Decision?

The Valley of Decision has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Valley of Decision released?

The Valley of Decision was released on May 3, 1945 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Valley of Decision?

The main cast of The Valley of Decision includes Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, Donald Crisp, Lionel Barrymore, Preston Foster.