Mrs. Miniver ★★★★ 1942 A moving tale of a courageous, gentle middle-class British family and its struggle to survive during WWII. A classic that garnered six Academy Awards, it's recognized for contributions to the Allied effort. Contains one of the most powerful orations in the film history, delivered by Wilcoxon, who portrayed the vicar. Followed by "The Miniver Story." Adapted from Jan Struther's book. 134m/B VHS. Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, May Whitty, Richard Ney, Henry Travers, Reginald Owen, Henry Wilcoxon, Helmut Dantine, Aubrey Mather, Rhys Williams, Tom Conway, Peter Lawford, Christopher Severn, Clare Sandars, Marie De Becker, Connie Leon, Brenda Forbes, John Abbott, Billy Bevan, John Burton, Mary Field, Forrester Harvey, Arthur Wimperis, Ian Wolfe;
Director:
William Wyler;
Writer:
George Froeschel, James Hilton, Claudine West, Arthur Wimperis;
Writer:
Joseph Ruttenberg;
Cameo:
Herbert Stothart. Oscars '42: Actress (Garson), B&W Cinematog., Director (Wyler), Picture, Screenplay, Support. Actress (Wright).
