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The Power and the Glory
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The Power and the Glory

1933-10-06 · 76 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

A man's life is retold just after his funeral. Beginning as a track walker, Tom Garner rose through all sorts of railroad jobs to head the company. In the meantime he lost touch with his family. When he saw what was happening it was already too late.

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Directors
William K. Howard
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyTom Garner
Colleen MooreColleen MooreSally Garner
Ralph MorganRalph MorganHenry
Helen VinsonHelen VinsonEve Borden
Phillip TrentPhillip TrentTom Garner, Jr.
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerMr. Borden
Sarah PaddenSarah PaddenHenry's Wife
Billy O'BrienBilly O'BrienTom as a Boy
Cullen JohnsonHenry as a Boy
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldMulligan
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickEdwards (uncredited)
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonProfessor (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary GordonNurse (uncredited)
Mary CarrMary CarrFlower peddler (uncredited)

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