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The Human Comedy

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, March 2 1943
82 years ago
Genres: Drama, Family
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Cast

Portrait of Mickey RooneyMickey Rooney. Mickey Rooney was 22 in The Human Comedy as 'Homer Macauley'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 23 1920 –
Died: Sun, Apr 06 2014
Portrait of Frank MorganFrank Morgan. Frank Morgan was 52 in The Human Comedy as 'Willie Grogan'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 01 1890 –
Died: Sun, Sep 18 1949
Portrait of James CraigJames Craig. James Craig was 31 in The Human Comedy as 'Tom Spangler'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 04 1912 –
Died: Thu, Jun 27 1985
Portrait of Marsha HuntMarsha Hunt. Marsha Hunt was 25 in The Human Comedy as 'Diana Steed'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 17 1917 –
Died: Wed, Sep 07 2022
Portrait of Fay BainterFay Bainter. Fay Bainter was 49 in The Human Comedy as 'Mrs. Macauley'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 07 1893 –
Died: Tue, Apr 16 1968
Portrait of Ray CollinsRay Collins. Ray Collins was 53 in The Human Comedy as 'Mr. Macauley'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 10 1889 –
Died: Sun, Jul 11 1965
Portrait of Van JohnsonVan Johnson. Van Johnson was 26 in The Human Comedy as 'Marcus Macauley'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 25 1916 –
Died: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Portrait of Donna ReedDonna Reed. Donna Reed was 22 in The Human Comedy as 'Bess Macauley'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 27 1921 –
Died: Tue, Jan 14 1986
Portrait of Jackie 'Butch' JenkinsJackie 'Butch' Jenkins. Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins was 5 in The Human Comedy as 'Ulysses Macauley'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 29 1937 –
Died: Tue, Aug 14 2001
Portrait of Dorothy MorrisDorothy Morris. Dorothy Morris was 21 in The Human Comedy as 'Mary Arena'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 23 1922 –
Died: Sun, Nov 20 2011
Portrait of John CravenJohn Craven. John Craven was 26 in The Human Comedy as 'Tobey George'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 22 1916 –
Died: Fri, Nov 24 1995
Portrait of Ann AyarsAnn Ayars. Ann Ayars was 24 in The Human Comedy as 'Mrs. Sandoval'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 23 1918 –
Died: Mon, Feb 27 1995
Portrait of Mary NashMary Nash. Mary Nash was 58 in The Human Comedy as 'Miss Hicks'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 14 1884 –
Died: Fri, Dec 03 1976
Portrait of Henry O'NeillHenry O'Neill. Henry O'Neill was 51 in The Human Comedy as 'Charles Steed'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 09 1891 –
Died: Thu, May 18 1961
Portrait of Katharine AlexanderKatharine Alexander. Katharine Alexander was 44 in The Human Comedy as 'Mrs. Steed'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 20 1898 –
Died: Sat, Jan 10 1981
Portrait of Alan BaxterAlan Baxter. Alan Baxter was 34 in The Human Comedy as 'Brad Stickman'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 19 1908 –
Died: Fri, May 07 1976
Portrait of Darryl HickmanDarryl Hickman. Darryl Hickman was 11 in The Human Comedy as 'Lionel'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 28 1931 –
Died: Tue, May 21 2024
Portrait of Barry NelsonBarry Nelson. Barry Nelson was 25 in The Human Comedy as 'Fat'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 16 1917 –
Died: Sat, Apr 07 2007
Portrait of Rita QuigleyRita Quigley. Rita Quigley was 19 in The Human Comedy as 'Helen Elliot'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 31 1923 –
Died: Mon, Aug 25 2008
Portrait of Clem BevansClem Bevans. Clem Bevans was 62 in The Human Comedy as 'Henderson'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 16 1880 –
Died: Sun, Aug 11 1963
Portrait of Adeline De Walt ReynoldsAdeline De Walt Reynolds. Adeline De Walt Reynolds was 80 in The Human Comedy as 'Librarian'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 19 1862 –
Died: Sun, Aug 13 1961
Portrait of Hobart CavanaughHobart Cavanaugh. Hobart Cavanaugh was 56 in The Human Comedy as 'Drunk at Bar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 21 1886 –
Died: Thu, Apr 27 1950
Portrait of Wallis ClarkWallis Clark. Wallis Clark was 61 in The Human Comedy as 'School Principal (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 01 1882 –
Died: Tue, Feb 14 1961
Portrait of Don DeForeDon DeFore. Don DeFore was 29 in The Human Comedy as 'Bernard 'Texas' Anthony (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 25 1913 –
Died: Wed, Dec 22 1993
Portrait of Byron FoulgerByron Foulger. Byron Foulger was 44 in The Human Comedy as 'Mr. Blenton (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Died: Sat, Apr 04 1970
Portrait of David HoltDavid Holt. David Holt was 15 in The Human Comedy as 'Hubert Ackley III (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 14 1927 –
Died: Sat, Nov 15 2003
Portrait of Frank JenksFrank Jenks. Frank Jenks was 40 in The Human Comedy as 'Larry - Song Leader on Train (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 04 1902 –
Died: Sun, May 13 1962
Portrait of Darwood KayeDarwood Kaye. Darwood Kaye was 13 in The Human Comedy as 'Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 08 1929 –
Died: Wed, May 15 2002
Portrait of Robert MitchumRobert Mitchum. Robert Mitchum was 25 in The Human Comedy as 'Quentin Gilford (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 06 1917 –
Died: Tue, Jul 01 1997
Portrait of Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'Connor. Robert Emmett O'Connor was 57 in The Human Comedy as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 18 1885 –
Died: Tue, Sep 04 1962
Portrait of Carl SwitzerCarl Switzer. Carl Switzer was 15 in The Human Comedy as 'Auggie (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 07 1927 –
Died: Wed, Jan 21 1959

Crew

Portrait of Harry Stradling Sr.Harry Stradling Sr.. Harry Stradling Sr. was 41 in The Human Comedy as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 01 1901 –
Died: Sat, Feb 14 1970
Portrait of Clarence BrownClarence Brown. Clarence Brown was 52 in The Human Comedy as 'Producer, Director'
Birthday: Sat, May 10 1890 –
Died: Mon, Aug 17 1987
Portrait of Herman J. MankiewiczHerman J. Mankiewicz. Herman J. Mankiewicz was 45 in The Human Comedy as 'Writer'
Birthday: Sun, Nov 07 1897 –
Died: Thu, Mar 05 1953
Portrait of Howard EstabrookHoward Estabrook. Howard Estabrook was 58 in The Human Comedy as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 11 1884 –
Died: Sun, Jul 16 1978
Portrait of Conrad A. NervigConrad A. Nervig. Conrad A. Nervig was 53 in The Human Comedy as 'Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 24 1889 –
Died: Wed, Nov 26 1980
Portrait of Herbert StothartHerbert Stothart. Herbert Stothart was 57 in The Human Comedy as 'Music'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 11 1885 –
Died: Tue, Feb 01 1949
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis. Edwin B. Willis was 50 in The Human Comedy as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Died: Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of IreneIrene. Irene was 41 in The Human Comedy as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 08 1901 –
Died: Thu, Nov 15 1962
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons. Cedric Gibbons was 49 in The Human Comedy as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Died: Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Douglas ShearerDouglas Shearer. Douglas Shearer was 43 in The Human Comedy as 'Recording Supervision'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 17 1899 –
Died: Wed, Jan 06 1971
Portrait of William SaroyanWilliam Saroyan. William Saroyan was 34 in The Human Comedy as 'Theatre Play, Story'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 31 1908 –
Died: Mon, May 18 1981
Portrait of Jack DawnJack Dawn. Jack Dawn was 51 in The Human Comedy as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1892 –
Died: Tue, Jun 20 1961
Portrait of Ernst MatrayErnst Matray. Ernst Matray was 51 in The Human Comedy as 'Other'
Birthday: Wed, May 27 1891 –
Died: Sun, Nov 12 1978
Portrait of Paul GroessePaul Groesse. Paul Groesse was 37 in The Human Comedy as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 28 1906 –
Died: Mon, May 04 1987
Portrait of Hugh HuntHugh Hunt. Hugh Hunt was 40 in The Human Comedy as 'Other'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 08 1902 –
Died: Thu, Sep 01 1988