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About
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
Theatrical
Sep 23, 1936
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 29, 1998
Director
William Wyler
Writer
Sidney Howard
Producers
Samuel Goldwyn, Merritt Hulburd
Music
Alfred Newman
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Quotes
See all →Confrontation and Decision on B Deck
Fran
I do think you might meet me halfway. After all, as I look back, I don't blame myself. I can't really. You were a good deal at fault too.
Sam
Steward.
Steward
Yes, sir.
Sam
Take this check, go to suite seven on B deck...get the suitcase with that number on it and bring it here right away. I'm not sailing with you.
[to Fran]
Fran
You're not sailing?
Sam
No, I'm not. You and I can't make a go of things any longer.
Fran
This is the man I loved for 20 years.
Sam
This is the man who's loved you.
Conflict Over Relationship Decisions
Sam
She's dropped the divorce. She's going home on the Rex day after tomorrow from Naples. I've got to go with her.
Edith
I won't let you.
Sam
What else can I do?
Edith
I won't let you go back to her.
Sam
I know this is a jolt. It's a jolt to me too.
Edith
I won't see you killed by her selfishness.
Sam
You don't understand. It'll be tough on her with all the talk there'll be.
Edith
I love you, and she doesn't. You're miserable with her.
Expressions of Love and Commitment
Sam
Edith, I've spent six short weeks with you in this house, and I can't imagine ever being without you again.
Edith
I can't imagine being without you, either. I think I must love you a great deal.
Sam
God bless you for that.
A Moment of Reflection Between Friends
Edith
Let's sit down, if you've got a moment.
Sam
Time is something I have nothing else but.
Edith
How's Mrs. Dodsworth? I remember her with much pleasure.
Sam
She's fine. I haven't got her along this trip.
Edith
She doesn't like traveling?
Sam
Does anyone? I expect most people travel to get away from themselves. I've been at it three months now. I'm glad to hear why.
Edith
Alone?
Sam
I'm getting used to it now. All museums look alike. All American Express offices look alike.
Cast
Full credits →W
Walter Huston
Sam Dodsworth
R
Ruth Chatterton
Fran Dodsworth
P
Paul Lukas
Arnold Iselin
M
Mary Astor
Edith Cortright
D
David Niven
Captain Clyde Lockert
G
Gregory Gaye
Baron Kurt Von Obersdorf
M
Maria Ouspenskaya
Baroness Von Obersdorf
O
Odette Myrtil
Renée de Penable
S
Spring Byington
Matey Pearson
H
Harlan Briggs
Tubby Pearson
K
Kathryn Marlowe
Emily Dodsworth McKee
J
John Payne
Harry McKee
B
Bobby Barber
Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
W
Wilson Benge
Steward on Queen Mary (uncredited)
T
Ted Billings
Man on Railroad Platform (uncredited)
E
Eugene Borden
Baggage Carrier at Train Station (uncredited)
H
Horace B. Carpenter
Motor Company Employee (uncredited)
G
Gino Corrado
American Express Clerk (uncredited)
J
Jean De Briac
Official (uncredited)
H
Helen Dickson
Tourist (uncredited)
