The best years of our lives / [presented by] Samuel Goldwyn [Pictures Corporation] ; screen play by Robert E. Sherwood ; director of photography, Gregg Toland ; produced by Samuel Goldwyn ; directed by William Wyler.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoSanta Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment [distributor], [2000]
Description1 videodisc (168 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorSherwood, Robert E. (Robert Emmet), 1896-1955 screenwriter.
Other author/creatorToland, Gregg cinematographer.
Other author/creatorGoldwyn, Samuel, 1879-1974, producer.
Other author/creatorWyler, William, 1902-1981 director.
Other author/creatorLoy, Myrna, 1905-1993 actor.
Other author/creatorMarch, Fredric, 1897-1975 actor.
Other author/creatorAndrews, Dana, 1909-1992 actor.
Other author/creatorWright, Teresa, 1918-2005 actor.
Other author/creatorMayo, Virginia, 1920-2005 actor.
Other author/creatorO'Donnell, Cathy, 1925-1970 actor.
Other author/creatorCarmichael, Hoagy, 1899-1981 actor.
Other author/creatorGeorge, Gladys, 1904-1954 actor.
Other author/creatorRussell, Harold, 1914-2002, actor.
Other author/creatorBohnen, Roman, 1894-1949 actor.
Other author/creatorCollins, Ray, 1889-1965 actor.
Other author/creatorCutler, Victor, 1914-1979 actor.
Other author/creatorFerguson, Perry, artistic director.
Other author/creatorJenkins, George, 1908-2007, artistic director.
Other author/creatorMandell, Daniel film editor.
Other author/creatorSharaff, Irene costume designer.
Other author/creatorHeron, Julia set designer.
Other author/creatorFriedhofer, Hugo composer.
Other author/creatorNewman, Emil conductor.
Other author/creatorKantor, MacKinlay, 1904-1977. Glory for me.
Other author/creatorSamuel Goldwyn, Inc.
Other author/creatorMGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Uniform titleBest years of our lives (Motion picture)
Abstract Recounts the problems faced by three returning veterans of WWII as they attempt to pick up the threads of their lives. Captain Derry is returning to a loveless marriage, Sergeant Stephenson is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him, and sailor Parrish is tormented by the loss of his hands.
Local noteLittle-332135--305131041166V
General noteBased on a novel by MacKinlay Kantor.
General noteOriginally released as motion picture in 1946.
General noteSpecial feature: Theatrical trailer.
CreditsArt direction, Perry Ferguson, George Jenkins ; film editor, Daniel Mandell ; costume designer, Sharaff ; set decorations, Julia Heron ; music, Hugo Friedhofer ; musical direction, Emil Newman.
Cast Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Cathy O'Donnell, Hoagy Carmichael, Gladys George, Harold Russell, Roman Bohnen, Ray Collins, Victor Cutler.
Audience Not rated.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageIn English or dubbed Spanish dialogue with optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards noteAcademy Awards (1947): Honorary award (Russell), Best actor (March), Best director, Best film editing, Best music, Best picture, Best supporting actor (Russell), Best writing, screenplay.
ISBN0792846133
ISBN9780792846130
Publisher number1000682 MGM Home Entertainment
Stock numberMidwest Tapes http://midwesttapes.com

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997 .B47 2000 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997 .B47 G65 2006 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold