Ah, Wilderness!
“The play that startled the nation!”
1935•NR•1h 38m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Clarence Brown
Writer
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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)
Production
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Producer
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Clarence Brown
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