Mrs. Parkington

"The Great Novel of a Millionaire's Romance!"

Nov 1 1944 Approved 2h 4m
Drama, Romance

In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.

Plot

In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.

Written by

Robert Thoeren, Polly James, Louis Bromfield

Directed by

Tay Garnett

Cast

Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Edward Arnold

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 2 nominations total

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Mrs Parkington (Original Theatrical Trailer)
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