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The Human Comedy

6.219431h 58mNRMovieDramaFamily

Teenager Homer Macauley stays at home in the small town of Ithaca, California to support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares to go to war.

DirectorClarence Brown
WritersWilliam Saroyan·Howard Estabrook
ProducerClarence Brown

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Human Comedy isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Romania, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Clarence Brown

MRMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Homer Macauley
FMFrank Morgan
Frank Morgan
Willie Grogan
JCJames Craig
James Craig
Tom Spangler
MHMarsha Hunt
Marsha Hunt
Diana Steed
FBFay Bainter
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Macauley
RCRay Collins
Ray Collins
Mr. Macauley
VJVan Johnson
Van Johnson
Marcus Macauley
DRDonna Reed
Donna Reed
Bess Macauley
JJJackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Ulysses Macauley
DMDorothy Morris
Dorothy Morris
Mary Arena
JCJohn Craven
John Craven
Tobey George
AAAnn Ayars
Ann Ayars
Mrs. Sandoval

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