The Magnificent Yankee(1950)
The Magnificent Yankee Synopsis
Biography of celebrated American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The Magnificent Yankee (1950) is a drama film directed by John Sturges, released on December 20, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Louis Calhern, Ann Harding, Eduard Franz and Philip Ober. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sturges
- Writers:
- Emmet Lavery, Francis Biddle, Emmet Lavery
- Producers:
- Armand Deutsch
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- David Raksin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Magnificent Yankee (1950) Trailer
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The Magnificent Yankee Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Calhern
as Oliver Wendell Holmes
Ann Harding
as Fanny Bowditch Holmes
Eduard Franz
as Louis Brandeis
Philip Ober
as Owen Wister / Narrator (voice)
Ian Wolfe
as Adams
Edith Evanson
as Annie Gough
Herbert Anderson
as Baxter
Richard Anderson
as Reynolds
Jimmy Lydon
as Clinton
- David Alpert
David Alpert
as Secretary (uncredited)
Arthur Anderson
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Robert Board
Robert Board
as Secretary (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Sturges, written by Emmet Lavery, Francis Biddle and Emmet Lavery, produced by Armand Deutsch.
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The Magnificent Yankee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Magnificent Yankee – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magnificent Yankee online?
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The Magnificent Yankee (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Magnificent Yankee?
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The main cast of The Magnificent Yankee (1950) includes Louis Calhern, Ann Harding, Eduard Franz, Philip Ober and Ian Wolfe. The film was directed by John Sturges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magnificent Yankee released?
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The Magnificent Yankee was released on December 20, 1950 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Magnificent Yankee worth watching?
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The Magnificent Yankee (1950) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magnificent Yankee?
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Yes. The official The Magnificent Yankee trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.