Ah, Wilderness! 88 years old

The play that startled the nation!

Ah, Wilderness!

At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.

Credits

Ah, Wilderness! Cast

Name Character
Cecilia Parker She was 21, 79 years old when she died as Muriel McComber
Mickey Rooney He was 15, 93 years old when he died as Tommy Miller
Lionel Barrymore He was 57, 76 years old when he died as Mr. Nat Miller
Aline MacMahon She was 36, 92 years old when she died as Cousin Lily
Charley Grapewin He was 65, 86 years old when he died as Mr. Dave McComber
Bonita Granville She was 12, 65 years old when she died as Mildred Miller
Spring Byington She was 49, 84 years old when she died as Mrs. Essie Miller
Helen Flint She was 37, 69 years old when she died as Belle
Baby Peggy She was 17, now 106 years old as Schoolgirl at Graduation (uncredited)
Edward Nugent He was 31, 90 years old when he died as Wint (as Edward Nugent)
Wallace Beery He was 50, 64 years old when he died as Uncle Sid
Frank Albertson He was 26, 55 years old when he died as Arthur Miller
Eric Linden He was 26, 84 years old when he died as Richard Miller
Mary Russell She was 21, now 110 years old as Elsie Rand (uncredited)
Helen Freeman She was 49, 74 years old when she died as Miss Hawley

Ah, Wilderness! Crew

Name Department
William A. Horning as Art Department Manager. He was 31 (54) years old when He died Art
Frances Goodrich as Screenplay. She was 44 (93) years old when She died Writing
Cedric Gibbons as Art Direction. He was 42 (67) years old when He died Art
Herbert Stothart as Original Music Composer. He was 50 (63) years old when He died Sound
Clarence Brown as Director. He was 45 (97) years old when He died Directing
Clarence Brown as Producer. He was 45 (97) years old when He died Production
Hunt Stromberg as Producer. He was 41 (74) years old when He died Production
Eugene O'Neill as Writer. He was 47 (65) years old when He died Writing
Clyde De Vinna as Cinematography. He was 45 (63) years old when He died Crew
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Ah, Wilderness! (88 years)

The play that startled the nation!

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 25, 1935
  • Runtime: 98 minutes