Directed by: Leo McCarey
Starring: Victor Moore, Beulah Bondi, Fay Bainter, Thomas Mitchell, Porter Hall, Barbara Read, Maurice Moscovitch, Elisabeth Risdon, Minna Gombell, Ray Mayer, Ralph Remley, Louise Beavers
Leo McCarey’s Make Way for Tomorrow is a poignant family drama that explores the struggles of aging parents in the face of societal change. Based on the novel The Years Are So Long by Josephine Lawrence, this heartbreaking yet deeply human story follows Barkley and Lucy Cooper (Victor Moore and Beulah Bondi), an elderly couple who lose their home during the Great Depression. With none of their five children willing to take them in together, they are forced to live apart—Barkley with their daughter Cora (Elisabeth Risdon) and Lucy with their son George (Thomas Mitchell). As they struggle to fit into their children’s fast-paced, modern lives, their love for each other remains unwavering.
Considered one of the most emotionally impactful films of its era, Make Way for Tomorrow remains a powerful and timeless masterpiece. This Criterion Collection edition presents the film in a beautifully restored version, ensuring its lasting legacy.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Leo McCarey |
| Starring | Victor Moore, Beulah Bondi, Fay Bainter, Thomas Mitchell, Porter Hall, Barbara Read, Maurice Moscovitch, Elisabeth Risdon, Minna Gombell, Ray Mayer, Ralph Remley, Louise Beavers |
| Format | Blu-ray |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC2487BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629466133 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | B |
| Release Date | 25 April 2022 |
| Originally Issued | 1937 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 128g |
| Dimensions | 136 x 17 x 172 mm |
| Genre | Drama |
| BBFC Certification | (PG) Parental Guidance |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
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