Plot
In 1884 lumberman Barney Glasgow leaves his true love, saloon singer Lotta Morgan, to marry Emma Louise, his boss's daughter. His buddy Swan Bostrom marries Lotta instead. Barney becomes a lumber magnate by stripping the Wisconsin forests, without re-planting. After 23 years, Barney finally visits Swan. Lotta has died, but Barney is smitten by their daughter Lotta Bostrom, who looks almost like her mother. His lavish attentions to Lotta create gossip and a rivalry between Barney and his son Richard.
Written by
Edna Ferber, Jane Murfin, Jules Furthman
Directed by
Howard Hawks, William Wyler, Richard Rosson
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Howard Productions, United Artists
Languages
English
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
2,504
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA