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The Quitter (1934)

Movie ★ 9.0 68 min

When her husband, who founded the town's crusading local newspaper, doesn't come back from the French battlefields of World War I, a woman struggles to raise her two sons and keep the newspaper going. Matters are complicated by the fact that, several years later, one of the sons wants to turn the paper from its position as a hard-fighting champion of the working-class into an upscale society paper catering to the rich and powerful. Matters are complicated even further by rumors that their father was in fact NOT killed in France during the war but took another man's identity and is still living there.

Richard Thorpe Director

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Released
February 5, 1934
Runtime
68 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0025696
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Studio
Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation (I)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Quitter about?
When her husband, who founded the town's crusading local newspaper, doesn't come back from the French battlefields of World War I, a woman struggles to raise her two sons and keep the newspaper going. Matters are complicated by the fact that, several years later, one of the sons wants to turn the paper from its position as a hard-fighting champion of the working-class into an upscale society paper catering to the rich and powerful. Matters are complicated even further by rumors that their father was in fact NOT killed in France during the war but took another man's identity and is still living there.
Who directed The Quitter?
The Quitter was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Quitter?
The Quitter stars Charley Grapewin, Emma Dunn, William Bakewell, Barbara Weeks.
When was The Quitter released?
The Quitter is a 1934 drama film.
Where can I watch The Quitter?
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