Mrs. Parkington
"The Great Novel of a Millionaire's Romance!"
Originally released in 1944. Mrs. Parkington is a drama/romance film. directed by Tay Garnett. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, and Edward Arnold
Synopsis
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Greer Garson
as Susie Parkington
Walter Pidgeon
as Major Augustus Parkington
Edward Arnold
as Amory Stilham
Agnes Moorehead
as Baroness Aspasia Conti
Cecil Kellaway
as Edward VII, Prince of Wales
Gladys Cooper
as Alice, Dutchess de Brancourt
Frances Rafferty
as Jane Stilham
Tom Drake
as Ned Talbot
Peter Lawford
as Lord Thornley
Dan Duryea
as Jack Stilham
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mrs. Parkington about?
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He...
Who directed Mrs. Parkington?
Mrs. Parkington was directed by Tay Garnett.
How long is Mrs. Parkington?
Mrs. Parkington has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Mrs. Parkington released?
Mrs. Parkington was released on October 12, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mrs. Parkington?
The main cast of Mrs. Parkington includes Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Edward Arnold, Agnes Moorehead, Cecil Kellaway.