Bette Davis, Joan Lorring, John Dall

Lilly Moffat, the strong-willed spinster teacher, goes on a mission to educate the illiterate youth of a turn-of-the-century North Wales mining community and finds one with a spark of genius.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: Irving Rapper

Release Date: March 29, 1945

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  • September 13, 2009
    Typically outstanding Bette Davis performance. Joan Lorring is terrific in a supporting role. Very well produced drama, excellent art direction and very well produced. Good direction. But, it is Davis' film all the way.
  • August 15, 2009
    Could have been better.
  • July 29, 2008
    I think this version is better than the one with Kate.
  • June 2, 2008
    ~~~~~Bette Davis~~~~~

    ~~~~~At her best!~~~~
  • April 24, 2008
    ok I just love bette davis.
  • July 25, 2007
    that's not corn, hippie.
  • April 4, 2007
    the katharine hepburn version is better but this is still worth checking out
  • January 22, 2007
    I DON'T WANT TO SEE IT

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