O, My Darling Clementine

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O, My Darling Clementine
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay byDorrell McGowan
Stuart E. McGowan
Produced by Armand Schaefer
Starring Roy Acuff
Isabel Randolph
Harry Cheshire
Frank Albertson
Lorna Gray
Irene Ryan
Cinematography Bud Thackery
Edited by Arthur Roberts
Music by Marlin Skiles
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • December 31, 1943 (1943-12-31)
Running time
68 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

O, My Darling Clementine is a 1943 American musical film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars Roy Acuff, Isabel Randolph, Harry Cheshire, Frank Albertson, Lorna Gray, and Irene Ryan. [1] [2] [3] The film released on December 31, 1943, by Republic Pictures.

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Plot

“Dapper” Dan Franklin, the manager of a traveling theater group, becomes stranded in the small town of Harmony, Tennessee, where strict Blue Laws prohibit public performances. The town is tightly controlled by a conservative city council, heavily influenced by their strong-willed wives—especially the formidable Abigail Uppington.

Dan, who quickly falls for the mayor’s daughter, Clementine, decides to stay in Harmony. To avoid being forced out, he buys what he believes is a worthless piece of land behind City Hall. However, due to a paperwork error, he accidentally becomes the legal owner of City Hall itself.

With the support of the kind-hearted Mayor “Pappy” Cheshire, Dan organizes a local talent show to demonstrate the value of the arts to the town. When the city council attempts to buy back the land, Dan strikes a deal: he will return City Hall if they agree to lift the performance ban for 30 days—and if the council members themselves participate in the show. The talent show goes on, with Clementine in the spotlight, and even the most skeptical townspeople begin to appreciate the magic of performance. In the end, the town of Harmony undergoes a heartfelt transformation, embracing the joy of theater.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ "O, My Darling Clementine (1943) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
  2. ↑ Hal Erickson (2016). "O-My-Darling-Clementine - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
  3. ↑ "O, My Darling Clementine". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-26.


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