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1935 Comedy Drama 1h 38m

Ah, Wilderness!

"The play that startled the nation!"

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.

6.5 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Wallace Beery

Uncle Sid

Lionel Barrymore

Nat Miller

Aline MacMahon

Cousin Lily

Eric Linden

Richard Miller

Cecilia Parker

Muriel McComber

Spring Byington

Essie Miller

Mickey Rooney

Tommy Miller

Charley Grapewin

Dave McComber

Frank Albertson

Arthur Miller

Edward Nugent

Wint

Bonita Granville

Mildred Miller

Helen Flint

Belle

Helen Freeman

Miss Hawley

Baby Peggy

Girl at Graduation (uncredited)

Betty Jane Graham

Mildred's Friend (uncredited)

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