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Release Year1934
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes5
DirectorLambert Hillyer
WritersEthel Hill, Travis Ingham, Dore Schary
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsMost Precious Thing in Life
About Most Precious Thing in Life
An unwed mother watches as her illegitimate son is raised by others. Director Lambert Hillyer's 1934 drama stars Jean Arthur, Richard Cromwell, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, Jane Darwell, Mary Forbes and Ward Bond.
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, Most Precious Thing in Life leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Cromwell, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1934.
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