The Valley of Decision (1945)
1h 59m | PG-13
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
Director: Tay Garnett
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Drama, Romance
Video: 720p
Cast
Greer Garson
as Mary Rafferty
Gregory Peck
as Paul Scott
Donald Crisp
as William Scott
Lionel Barrymore
as Pat Rafferty
Preston Foster
as Jim Brennan
Marsha Hunt
as Constance Scott
Reviews
Classic poor-girl-meets-rich-boy tearjerker. This very heavy-handed drama is well-acted by Greer Garson and Gregory Peck, with Lionel Barrymore and Donald Crisp heading a good supporting cast. The script is interesting, maybe a mite slowly paced at times, but with moments of humor as well. The tense, dramatic confrontation on the bridge is the most memorable scene in the film. This was only Gregory Peck's third film, having made his Hollywood debut a year earlier. Would I recommend? Yes, sure. A good romance, with great actors. What's not to like?