With her son-in-law about to go to prison for fraud, the wealthy Parkington family faces financial ruin. Made up as an 84 year old woman, Greer Garson thinks back to her life with her husband, Col. Parkington, a wonderful Walter Pidgeon.
It goes back to her humble beginnings and her meeting with the colonel.
The film proves that money isn't everything as we see the ups and downs of the Parkington marriage, constantly beset by tragedies.
Garson was nominated for best actress here and Agnes Moorehead, with a totally French accent, snared a best supporting actress bid as her rival turned friend.
Gladys Cooper plays Parkington's daughter, a divorcée with a drinking problem. As is the case with the rest of the brood, she is selfish, self-centered and afraid of poverty. Obviously, the Parkington ways did not descend on children and grandchildren.
The picture has an all-star cast. Cecil Kellaway stands out as the Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria.
Garson shows her mettle here. She is a stalwart in every sense of the word.
It goes back to her humble beginnings and her meeting with the colonel.
The film proves that money isn't everything as we see the ups and downs of the Parkington marriage, constantly beset by tragedies.
Garson was nominated for best actress here and Agnes Moorehead, with a totally French accent, snared a best supporting actress bid as her rival turned friend.
Gladys Cooper plays Parkington's daughter, a divorcée with a drinking problem. As is the case with the rest of the brood, she is selfish, self-centered and afraid of poverty. Obviously, the Parkington ways did not descend on children and grandchildren.
The picture has an all-star cast. Cecil Kellaway stands out as the Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria.
Garson shows her mettle here. She is a stalwart in every sense of the word.