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An American Romance
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An American Romance

1944-04-16 · 121 min · ★ 6.1

Romance · Drama

A European immigrant becomes a master of industry but almost loses his family.

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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyStefan Dubechek aka Steve Dangos
Ann RichardsAnn RichardsAnna O'Rourke Dangos
Walter AbelWalter AbelHoward Clinton
John QualenJohn QualenAnton Dubechek
Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyTeddy Roosevelt Dangos / Narrator
Mary McLeodKatina 'Tina' Dangos
Bob LowellBob LowellGeorge Washington Dangos
Erville AldersonErville AldersonOlson - Detroit Auto Works Technician (uncredited)
Fred AldrichFred AldrichAssembly Line Worker (uncredited)
Axel AndersonAxel AndersonImmigrant (uncredited)
Charles BatesCharles BatesTeddy Roosevelt Dangos - Age 8 (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerHigh School Principal (uncredited)
Noreen NashNoreen NashVaudeville act (uncredited)
Sue MooreMinor Role (uncredited)

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