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The Most Precious Thing in Life
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Wikipedia article
'The Most Precious Thing in Life' is a 1934 American Pre-Code film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Richard Cromwell, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, and Mary Forbes.
The film tells a story about secret and selfless maternal devotion with elements of 'Madame X' (1929) and 'Stella Dallas' (1937). It Jean Arthur's third film with Columbia.
Plot
Ellen Holmes, a girl from an ordinary family, marries a rich, yet spoiled, boy from a snobbish family. The pair has a son, but soon Ellen finds herself ousted from the life of her husband. However, she rediscovers her son years later.
Cast
*Richard Cromwell Chris Kelsey
*Jean Arthur Ellen Holmes, also known as Biddy and Babe
*Donald Cook Bob Kelsey
*Anita Louise Patty O'Day
*Mary Forbes Mrs. Kelsey
*Jane Darwell Mrs. O'Day
*Ben Alexander Gubby Gerhart
*John Wray Carter [Head janitor]
*Ward Bond Head coach
*Dutch Hendrian Assistant coach
*Paul Stanton Mr. Kelsey
*Greta Meyer Mrs. Svenson
*Maidel Turner Dean's wife
*Samuel S. Hinds Dean
References
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