Plot
Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.
Written by
Irwin Shaw, Eugene O'Neill
Directed by
Delbert Mann
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Don Hartman Productions, Paramount
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 nominations total
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
1,556
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA