The Howards of Virginia(1940)
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The Howards of Virginia Synopsis
Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyor Matt Howard. Matt joins the Colonial forces in their fight for freedom against England. Matt will meet Jane's father in the battlefield.
The Howards of Virginia (1940) is a drama, history and war film directed by Frank Lloyd, released on September 19, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke and Alan Marshal. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Lloyd
- Writers:
- Sidney Buchman, Elizabeth Page
- Producers:
- Frank Lloyd
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Composer:
- Richard Hageman
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Howards of Virginia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cary Grant
as Matt Howard
Martha Scott
as Jane Peyton-Howard
Cedric Hardwicke
as Fleetwood Peyton
Alan Marshal
as Roger Peyton
Richard Carlson
as Thomas Jefferson
Paul Kelly
as Capt. Jabez Allen
Irving Bacon
as Tom Norton
Elisabeth Risdon
as Aunt Clarissa
Anne Revere
as Mrs. Betsy Norton
Tom Drake
as James Howard at 16
Phil Taylor
as Peyton Howard at 18
- Rita Quigley
Rita Quigley
as Mary Howard at 17
Key crew
Directed by Frank Lloyd, written by Sidney Buchman and Elizabeth Page, produced by Frank Lloyd.
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The Howards of Virginia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Howards of Virginia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Howards of Virginia online?
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The Howards of Virginia (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Howards of Virginia?
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The main cast of The Howards of Virginia (1940) includes Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Marshal and Richard Carlson. The film was directed by Frank Lloyd. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Howards of Virginia released?
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The Howards of Virginia was released on September 19, 1940 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Howards of Virginia worth watching?
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The Howards of Virginia (1940) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.