The Impatient Years
"They found the answer to WAR-TIME MARRIAGES in the middle of a KISS!"
Originally released in 1944. The Impatient Years is a comedy/romance film. directed by Irving Cummings.
Starring Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, and Charles Coburn
Synopsis
Standing before a divorce court judge are Sergeant Andy Anderson and Janie Anderson asking him to dissolve their marriage. Janie's father, William Smith, objects and the judge allows him to give his version of their story. They had met in San Francisco fifteen months earlier and, after knowing each other only three days, had gotten married. Andy was sent overseas the day after the wedding and when he returns and despite the fact that Janie had borne him a son, they find they are almost strangers. Mr. Smith suggests, and the judge orders, that if they retrace their actions over the four days they knew each other they would regain their love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (7 votes)
Budget
$600K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Arthur
as Janie Anderson
Lee Bowman
as Andy Anderson
Charles Coburn
as William Smith
Edgar Buchanan
as Judge
Charley Grapewin
as Benjamin L. Pidgeon, Bellboy
Phil Brown
as Henry Fairchild
Harry Davenport
as Minister
Jane Darwell
as Minister's wife
Grant Mitchell
as Hotel Clerk
Bob Haymes
as Singer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $600,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Impatient Years about?
Standing before a divorce court judge are Sergeant Andy Anderson and Janie Anderson asking him to dissolve their marriage. Janie's father, William Smith, objects and the judge allows him to give hi...
Who directed The Impatient Years?
The Impatient Years was directed by Irving Cummings.
How long is The Impatient Years?
The Impatient Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Impatient Years released?
The Impatient Years was released on September 10, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Impatient Years?
The main cast of The Impatient Years includes Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, Charles Coburn, Edgar Buchanan, Charley Grapewin.