

The Howards of Virginia
1940-09-19 · 116 min · ★ 6.6
Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyor Matt Howard. Matt joins the Colonial forces in their fight for freedom against England. Matt will meet Jane's father in the battlefield.
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- Directors
- Frank Lloyd
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Cary GrantMatt Howard
Martha ScottJane Peyton-Howard
Cedric HardwickeFleetwood Peyton
Alan MarshalRoger Peyton
Richard CarlsonThomas Jefferson
Paul KellyCapt. Jabez Allen
Irving BaconTom Norton
Elisabeth RisdonAunt Clarissa
Anne RevereMrs. Betsy Norton
Tom DrakeJames Howard at 16
Phil TaylorPeyton Howard at 18
Libby TaylorDicey
Richard GainesPatrick Henry
George HoustonGeorge Washington
Ralph ByrdJames Howard
Dickie JonesMatt Howard at 12
Buster PhelpsThomas Jefferson at 11
Wade BotelerUncle ReubenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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