RANDOM HARVEST
1943

Based on the 1941 James Hilton novel of the same name.

"One of the most irretrievably romantic films ever made."
"One of the most beautiful love stories ever."
"The most romantic movie ever made."
"Unsurpassable"

Nominated for 7 Oscars. This lost out on all its major Oscar nominations to another film starring Greer Garson - Mrs. Miniver, for which she had already been nominated.

Ronald Colman had first-hand experience of shell shock - he had fought in the British army at the Battle of Ypres in World War I, during which he was also gassed.

Reported to be Greer Garson's favourite of all her movies.

When they finished shooting, the usually reticent Ronald Colman said, "This is one picture I hate to finish!"

PLOT:
A gassed and shell-shocked veteran of World War I marries and settles happily into a humble life until an accident brings back memories of his former life of wealth and privilege, while at the same time erasing all recollection of his married life since the war. Thus one man disappears, and another man, long missing, turns up and claims his vast inheritance. But what of his devoted wife, whom he no longer remembers, or even recognizes? What will she do?

STARRING
Ronald Colman ... Charles Rainier
Greer Garson ... Paula
Philip Dorn ... Dr. Jonathan Benet
Susan Peters ... Kitty
Henry Travers ... Dr. Sims
Reginald Owen ... 'Biffer'
Bramwell Fletcher ... Harrison
Rhys Williams ... Sam
Una O'Connor ... Tobacconist
Aubrey Mather ... Sheldon
Margaret Wycherly ... Mrs. Deventer
Arthur Margetson ... Chetwynd
Melville Cooper ... George
Alan Napier ... Julian
Jill Esmond ... Lydia
Marta Linden ... Jill
Ann Richards ... Bridget
Norma Varden ... Julia
David Cavendish ... Henry Chilcet
Ivan Simpson ... The Vicar
Marie De Becker ... Vicar's Wife
Charles Waldron ... Mr. Lloyd
Elisabeth Risdon ... Mrs. Lloyd

Director: Mervyn LeRoy

RUNNING TIME: 126 MINUTES