The Human Comedy

(1943)Directed by Clarence Brown118 minDrama, Family
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great Production

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.

Mickey Rooneyas Homer Macauley
Frank Morganas Willie Grogan
James Craigas Tom Spangler
Marsha Huntas Diana Steed
Fay Bainteras Mrs. Macauley
Ray Collinsas Mr. Macauley
Van Johnsonas Marcus Macauley
Donna Reedas Bess Macauley
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkinsas Ulysses Macauley
Dorothy Morrisas Mary Arena
John Cravenas Tobey George
Ann Ayarsas Mrs. Sandoval
Mary Nashas Miss Hicks
Henry O'Neillas Charles Steed
Katharine Alexanderas Mrs. Steed
Alan Baxteras Brad Stickman
Rita Quigleyas Helen Elliot
Clem Bevansas Henderson
Hobart Cavanaughas Drunk at Bar (uncredited)
Wallis Clarkas School Principal (uncredited)
Don DeForeas Bernard 'Texas' Anthony (uncredited)