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The Best Years of Our Lives

Plot: It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived

Release Date: Wednesday, December 25 1946
78 years ago

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Cast

Dana AndrewsDana Andrews was 37 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Fred Derry'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1909 –
Thu, Dec 17 1992

Fredric MarchFredric March was 49 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Al Stephenson'.

Birthday: Tue, Aug 31 1897 –
Tue, Apr 15 1975

Harold RussellHarold Russell was 32 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Homer Parrish'.

Birthday: Wed, Jan 14 1914 –
Tue, Jan 29 2002

Teresa WrightTeresa Wright was 28 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Peggy Stephenson'.

Birthday: Sun, Oct 27 1918 –
Sun, Mar 06 2005

Myrna LoyMyrna Loy was 41 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Milly Stephenson'.

Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Tue, Dec 14 1993

Cathy O'DonnellCathy O'Donnell was 23 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Wilma Cameron'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 06 1923 –
Sat, Apr 11 1970

Virginia MayoVirginia Mayo was 26 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Marie Derry'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 30 1920 –
Mon, Jan 17 2005

Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy Carmichael was 47 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Butch Engle'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 22 1899 –
Sun, Dec 27 1981

Gladys GeorgeGladys George was 46 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Hortense Derry'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 12 1900 –
Wed, Dec 08 1954

Roman BohnenRoman Bohnen was 45 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Pat Derry'.

Birthday: Sun, Nov 24 1901 –
Thu, Feb 24 1949

Ray CollinsRay Collins was 57 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mr. Milton'.

Birthday: Tue, Dec 10 1889 –
Sun, Jul 11 1965

Minna GombellMinna Gombell was 54 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mrs. Parrish'.

Birthday: Fri, May 27 1892 –
Sat, Apr 14 1973

Walter BaldwinWalter Baldwin was 57 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mr. Parrish'.

Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1889 –
Thu, Jan 27 1977

Steve CochranSteve Cochran was 29 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Cliff Scully'.

Birthday: Fri, May 25 1917 –
Tue, Jun 15 1965

Dorothy AdamsDorothy Adams was 46 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mrs. Cameron'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 06 1900 –
Wed, Mar 16 1988

Don BeddoeDon Beddoe was 43 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mr. Cameron'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 01 1903 –
Sat, Jan 19 1991

Marlene AamesMarlene Aames was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Luella Parrish'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Charles HaltonCharles Halton was 70 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Prew'.

Birthday: Thu, Mar 16 1876 –
Thu, Apr 16 1959

Ray TealRay Teal was 44 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mr. Mollett'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 12 1902 –
Fri, Apr 02 1976

Howland ChamberlainHowland Chamberlain was 35 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Thorpe'.

Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1911 –
Sat, Sep 01 1984

Dean WhiteDean White was 31 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Novak'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 22 1915 –
Fri, Sep 03 1993

Erskine SanfordErskine Sanford was 61 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bullard'.

Birthday: Thu, Nov 19 1885 –
Mon, Jul 07 1969

Michael HallMichael Hall was 19 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Rob Stephenson'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 07 1927

Victor CutlerVictor Cutler was 32 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Woody Merrill'.

Birthday: Mon, Oct 26 1914 –
Fri, Sep 07 1979

Claire Du BreyClaire Du Brey was 54 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mrs. Talburt - Perfume Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Sun, Aug 01 1993

Pat FlahertyPat Flaherty was 49 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Salvage Foreman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Wed, Dec 02 1970

Jackie JacksonJackie Jackson was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'A Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien was 55 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Sat, Apr 18 1981

Bert StevensBert Stevens was 41 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Man at Airport / Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964

Marion GrayMarion Gray was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Department Store Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jimmy AmesJimmy Ames was 37 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Jackie (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 11 1909 –
Sat, Aug 14 1965

Carol AndrewsCarol Andrews was 25 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Saleswoman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1921 –
Mon, Feb 27 1956

Mary ArdenMary Arden was 13 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Miss Barbour (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 30 1933 –
Sat, Dec 13 2014

Gertrude AstorGertrude Astor was 59 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 09 1887 –
Wed, Nov 09 1977

Edward BibyEdward Biby was 60 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Aug 08 1886 –
Fri, Oct 03 1952

Harry CheshireHarry Cheshire was 55 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Minister at Wedding (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Aug 16 1891 –
Sun, Jun 16 1968

Sidney CluteSidney Clute was 30 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 21 1916 –
Wed, Oct 02 1985

Tom ColemanTom Coleman was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Joyce ComptonJoyce Compton was 39 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Hat Check Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1907 –
Mon, Oct 13 1997

James ConatyJames Conaty was 51 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 13 1895 –
Sun, Dec 18 1955

Heinie ConklinHeinie Conklin was 66 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 16 1880 –
Thu, Jul 30 1959

Bert ConwayBert Conway was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'ATC Sergeant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Clancy CooperClancy Cooper was 40 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 23 1906 –
Sat, Jun 14 1975

Mady CorrellMady Correll was 39 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Announcer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 19 1907 –
Fri, Dec 18 1981

Roy DarmourRoy Darmour was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Parking Lot Attendant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Hal K. DawsonHal K. Dawson was 50 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Man at Airport (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Oct 17 1896 –
Tue, Feb 17 1987

Lawrence DobkinLawrence Dobkin was 27 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bank Customer with Hat (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 16 1919 –
Mon, Oct 28 2002

Lester DorrLester Dorr was 53 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, May 07 1893 –
Mon, Aug 25 1980

Tom DuganTom Dugan was 57 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1889 –
Mon, Mar 07 1955

Dick EarleDick Earle was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Edward EarleEdward Earle was 64 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Steese - Bank (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 16 1882 –
Fri, Dec 15 1972

Blake EdwardsBlake Edwards was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Corporal at ATC Counter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Billy EngleBilly Engle was 57 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, May 27 1889 –
Mon, Nov 28 1966

Ben ErwayBen Erway was 54 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Lou Latham - Bank (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Apr 25 1892 –
Fri, Feb 06 1981

Doris June FesettaDoris June Fesetta was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Camera Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Tennessee Ernie FordTennessee Ernie Ford was 27 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Nightclub/Hillbilly Singer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 13 1919 –
Thu, Oct 17 1991

Louise FranklinLouise Franklin was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Ladies' Room Attendant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Harry GilletteHarry Gillette was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Card Player at Lucia's (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dick GordonDick Gordon was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Herschel GrahamHerschel Graham was 42 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Feb 05 1904 –
Wed, Mar 18 1964

Earle HodginsEarle Hodgins was 53 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Diner Attendant at Lucia's (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 05 1893 –
Tue, Apr 14 1964

Stuart HolmesStuart Holmes was 62 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 09 1884 –
Wed, Dec 29 1971

Ray HykeRay Hyke was 29 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Gus - Salvage Worker (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jun 19 1917 –
Fri, Jan 22 1982

John InceJohn Ince was 68 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Ryan - Bank Guard (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 29 1878 –
Thu, Apr 10 1947

Teddy InfuhrTeddy Infuhr was 10 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Dexter - Brat in Drugstore (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Nov 09 1936 –
Sat, May 12 2007

Georgia KaneGeorgia Kane was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Singer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert KarnesRobert Karnes was 29 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Technical Sergeant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jun 19 1917 –
Tue, Dec 04 1979

Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp was 38 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985

Donald KerrDonald Kerr was 55 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Steve the Bartender (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977

Gene KrupaGene Krupa was 37 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 15 1909 –
Tue, Oct 16 1973

Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda Leopold was 32 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 02 1914 –
Mon, Jan 26 1998

Alyn LockwoodAlyn Lockwood was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Counter Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Wilbur MackWilbur Mack was 73 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Man at Airport (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 29 1873 –
Sat, Mar 14 1964

Susan MannSusan Mann was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Announcer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Thomas MartinThomas Martin was 54 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1892

Michael MaureeMichael Mauree was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Glamour Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Doreen McCannDoreen McCann was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'A Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Peggy McIntyrePeggy McIntyre was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Girl at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Russell MeekerRussell Meeker was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Chef MilaniChef Milani was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Giuseppe - Lucia's Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Harold MillerHarold Miller was 52 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Wealthy Man at Nightclub (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972

Ernesto MolinariErnesto Molinari was 45 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 03 1901 –
Tue, Aug 06 1991

William NewellWilliam Newell was 52 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Waiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 05 1894 –
Tue, Feb 21 1967

Georgie NokesGeorgie Nokes was 10 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'One of Homer's 'Kids' (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 22 1936 –
Thu, May 22 1986

Joe PalmaJoe Palma was 41 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 17 1905 –
Mon, Aug 15 1994

Leo PennLeo Penn was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'ATC Corporal (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Caleb PetersonCaleb Peterson was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Black Soldier at Airfield (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Norman Phillips Jr.Norman Phillips Jr. was 29 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Clarence 'Sticky' Merkle (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 17 1917 –
Wed, Nov 14 1990

Jack RiceJack Rice was 53 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, May 14 1893 –
Sat, Dec 14 1968

Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne Ridgway was 28 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Girl at Table with Cliff (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1918 –
Mon, May 06 1996

Mickey RothMickey Roth was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Boy at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Loretta RussellLoretta Russell was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ruth SandersonRuth Sanderson was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Mrs. Garrett (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ralph SanfordRalph Sanford was 47 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'George H. Gibbons (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, May 20 1899 –
Thu, Jun 20 1963

Noreen SaylesNoreen Sayles was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stephen SoldiStephen Soldi was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

John TyrrellJohn Tyrrell was 46 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Angus - Butch's Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 07 1900 –
Tue, Sep 20 1949

Amelita WardAmelita Ward was 23 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Counter Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 17 1923 –
Sun, Apr 26 1987

Jan WileyJan Wiley was 30 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Perfume Saleswoman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Feb 23 1916 –
Thu, May 27 1993

Marek WindheimMarek Windheim was 51 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Waiter at Lucia's Restaurant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Apr 08 1895 –
Thu, Dec 01 1960

Catherine WylerCatherine Wyler was 7 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Department Store Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 25 1939

Judy WylerJudy Wyler was 4 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Department Store Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, May 21 1942

William WylerWilliam Wyler was 44 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Drug Store customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 01 1902 –
Mon, Jul 27 1981

Dick GordonDick Gordon was 53 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 21 1893 –
Thu, Sep 20 1956

Crew

William WylerWilliam Wyler was 44 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Director'

Birthday: Tue, Jul 01 1902 –
Mon, Jul 27 1981

Gregg TolandGregg Toland was 42 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Sun, May 29 1904 –
Sun, Sep 26 1948

Jonathan C. BoyleJonathan C. Boyle was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Emil NewmanEmil Newman was 35 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Music Director'

Birthday: Fri, Jan 20 1911 –
Thu, Aug 30 1984

Robert E. SherwoodRobert E. Sherwood was 50 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Sat, Apr 04 1896 –
Mon, Nov 14 1955

Samuel GoldwynSamuel Goldwyn was 67 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Producer'

Birthday: Sun, Aug 17 1879 –
Thu, Jan 31 1974

Daniel MandellDaniel Mandell was 51 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Editor'

Birthday: Sat, Jul 13 1895 –
Mon, Jun 08 1987

Gordon SawyerGordon Sawyer was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Supervising Sound Editor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Hugo FriedhoferHugo Friedhofer was 45 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Fri, May 03 1901 –
Sun, May 17 1981

John P. FultonJohn P. Fulton was 44 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Tue, Nov 04 1902 –
Tue, Jul 05 1966

Perry FergusonPerry Ferguson was 45 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Wed, Nov 13 1901 –
Fri, Dec 27 1963

Julia HeronJulia Heron was 49 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1897 –
Sat, Apr 09 1977

Marie ClarkMarie Clark was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert StephanoffRobert Stephanoff was 57 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Mon, Mar 25 1889 –
Wed, Feb 21 1951

Irene SharaffIrene Sharaff was 36 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Costume Design'

Birthday: Sun, Jan 23 1910 –
Tue, Aug 10 1993

MacKinlay KantorMacKinlay Kantor was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Novel'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Harry Redmond Sr.Harry Redmond Sr. was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Richard DeWeeseRichard DeWeese was 40 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Mon, Jan 01 1906 –
Sat, Dec 12 1987

George JenkinsGeorge Jenkins was 38 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Thu, Nov 19 1908 –
Fri, Apr 06 2007

Larry GannonLarry Gannon was >> in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bill McLellanBill McLellan was 47 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Gaffer'

Birthday: Sun, May 14 1899 –
Sun, Jun 28 1953