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The Impatient Years (1944)

Movie ★ 6.4 91 min

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.

Irving Cummings Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 1944
Runtime
91 min
Budget
$600,000
IMDb
tt0036950
Language

Cast

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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 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.
Who directed The Impatient Years?
The Impatient Years was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in The Impatient Years?
The Impatient Years stars Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, Charles Coburn, Edgar Buchanan.
When was The Impatient Years released?
The Impatient Years is a 1944 comedy, romance, drama film.
Where can I watch The Impatient Years?
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