Tobacco Road

(1941)Directed by John Ford84 minComedy, Drama
ON THE SCREEN AT LAST! The Picture you've waited eight years to see...Picturized by the men who gave you "GRAPES OF WRATH"

Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.

Charley Grapewinas Jeeter Lester
Marjorie Rambeauas Sister Bessie Rice
Gene Tierneyas Ellie May Lester
William Tracyas Dude Lester
Elizabeth Pattersonas Ada Lester
Dana Andrewsas Capt. Tim Harmon
Slim Summervilleas Henry Peabody
Ward Bondas Lov Bensey
Grant Mitchellas George Payne
Zeffie Tilburyas Grandma Lester
Russell Simpsonas Chief of Police
Spencer Chartersas County Clerk
Irving Baconas Bank Teller
Harry Tyleras Car Salesman
George Chandleras Hotel Desk Clark
Dorothy Adamsas Susie Mae (uncredited)
Mae Marshas County Clerk's Assistant (uncredited)
Jack Pennickas Policeman