Another Part of the Forest
Another Part of the Forest is a 1948 American drama film starring Fredric March. Directed by Michael Gordon, its screenplay was adapted by Vladimir Pozner from the 1946 Lillian Hellman play of the same name, a prequel to her 1939 drama The Little Foxes
Plot
The Hubbard family of Bowden, Alabama, is led by its ruthless patriarach, the evil, wealthy, duplicitous Marcus. Fifteen years have passed since he made his fortune as a profiteer during the Civil War. His long-suffering wife Lavinia is riddled by Marcus' cold cruelty with physical and mental ailments, patiently waiting for the opportunity to help others and atone for the family crimes through a hospital he promises to build but never will.
More details
| author | Vladimir Solomonovich Pozner |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Alabama |
| director | Michael Gordon |
| editor | Milton Carruth |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | american civil war civil war classic confederate confederate states army greek greek language klan ku klux klan latin piney woods profiteer romantic rival scheme search string teach wait war profiteering |
| musicBy | Daniele Amfitheatrof |
| producer | Jerry Bresler |
| productionCompany | Universal-International |
| publisher | Universal Pictures |