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Come Next Spring

Come Next Spring

Come Next Spring

Come Next Spring

All the warmth and charm of 'The Quiet Man'.

1956•1h 32m•

★5.9(8 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Matt Ballot has returned home after 12 years of hard-drinking in all 48 states. His wife has managed to raise their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son nicely without his help. Matt is considered a disgrace to the town he came from and now he finds himself trying to win the love of his children, his wife, and the respect of the townspeople. Set in Arkansas in the 1920s.

Director

R.G. Springsteen

Writers

Montgomery Pittman

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Main Cast

Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

Bess Ballot

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran

Matt Ballot

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Jeffrey Storys

Sherry Jackson

Sherry Jackson

Annie

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

Abraham

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Mr. Canary

Sonny Tufts

Sonny Tufts

Leroy Hightower

Harry Shannon

Harry Shannon

Mr. Totter

James Westmoreland

James Westmoreland

Bob Storys

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Myrtle

Roscoe Ates

Roscoe Ates

Shorty Wilkins

Wade Ruby

Wade Ruby

Delbert Meaner

Full Crew

Direction

Director: R.G. Springsteen

Writing

Writer: Montgomery Pittman

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Max Steiner

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Jack A. Marta

Editing

Editor: Tony Martinelli

Art Direction

Art Direction: Frank Arrigo

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Adele Palmer

Keywords

fistfightrural arearecovering alcoholicreturn home

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "All the warmth and charm of 'The Quiet Man'."

#2

The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).

#3

The film was directed by R.G. Springsteen.

#4

The screenplay was written by Montgomery Pittman.

#5

The score was composed by Max Steiner.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Jack A. Marta.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0049088.

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Rating

5.9/10

Average

8 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Come Next Spring

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Robert Alexander Productions

Republic Pictures

Republic Pictures