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The Howards of Virginia (The Tree of Liberty) (1940)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1940 Wide

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Hollywood films about the Revolutionary War almost invariably lost money at the box office, and The Howards of Virginia was no exception, despite the presence of Cary Grant in the lead. Most of the story takes place in the colonial capital city of Williamsburg, Virginia, where Matt Howard (Cary Grant) dedicates himself to the causes of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Remaining faithfully at Matt's side through his early years as a frontiersman and on into his life among the "landed

Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Frank Lloyd

Written By: Sidney Buchman

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1940 Wide

On DVD: Mar 25, 2003

Cast

Cary Grant
Matt Howard
Martha Scott
Jan Peyton-Howard
Cedric Hardwicke
Fleetwood Peyton
Alan Marshal
Roger Peyton
Richard Carlson
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Kelly
Captain Jabez Allen
Irving Bacon
Tom Norton
Elizabeth Risdon
Aunt Clarissa
Anne Revere
Mrs. Betsy Norton
Richard Alden
James Howard
Phil Taylor
Peyton Howard at 18
Rita Quigley
Mary Howard at 17
Libby Taylor
Dicey
Richard Gaines
Patrick Henry
George Houston
George Washington
Ralph Byrd
James Howard
Dick Jones
Matt Howard at Age 12
Buster Phelps
Thomas Jefferson at Age...
Wade Boteler
Uncle Reuben
Mary Field
Susan Howard
Charles Francis
Mr. Douglas
Lane Chandler
Major
Peter Cushing
J. Anthony Hughes
Tidewater Representativ...
Brandon Hurst
Wilton
Olaf Hytten
Gentleman
Alan Ladd
Neighbor
Sam McDaniel
Uncle Robert the Butler
Virginia Sale
Neighbor
Emmett Vogan
Representative
James Westerfield
Friend
Pat Somerset
Tom Drake
James Howard at Age 16
Elisabeth Risdon
Jane Peyton-Howard

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This was on very late the other night, so I watched most of it, but I didn't get to see the end, I was too tired. Grant is energetic and sexy in this historic film of a man who is pursuing his dreams in America, and the wife from an aristocratic background that conflicts with his lifestyle. I liked this movie so far,

May 28, 2011

AJ Verser

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I love these old movies...a soft spot in my heart. Cary Grant is pretty funny in this...very excitable!

July 4, 2009

Robin P.

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