The Corn Is Green
1945, English. Directed by Irving Rapper.
In her heart of hearts she knew she'd never hold him.
When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Irving RapperDirector
- Bette DavisMiss Lilly Christabel Moffat
- John DallMorgan Evans
- Nigel BruceThe Squire
- Rhys WilliamsMr. Jones
- Rosalind IvanMrs. Watty
- Mildred DunnockMiss Ronberry
- Arthur ShieldsGlyn Thomas
- Gwyneth HughesSarah Pugh
- William RoyIdwal Morris
- Thomas LoudenOld Tom
- Joan LorringBessie Watty
- Arnet AmosMiner (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 March 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Cavett, Casey Robinson
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What The Corn Is Green is based on
The Corn Is Green is based on The Corn Is Green, a play or musical by Emlyn Williams.
Play or musical
The Corn Is Green
By Emlyn Williams
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The Corn Is Green: quick answers
Is The Corn Is Green worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Corn Is Green?
The Corn Is Green runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Corn Is Green have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Corn Is Green. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Corn Is Green parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Corn Is Green is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Corn Is Green on?
The Corn Is Green isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Corn Is Green?
If you liked The Corn Is Green, try Tea and Sympathy, Up the Down Staircase, Our Town.
Who directed The Corn Is Green?
The Corn Is Green (1945) was directed by Irving Rapper and stars Bette Davis, John Dall, Nigel Bruce.
What is The Corn Is Green based on?
The Corn Is Green is based on The Corn Is Green, a play or musical by Emlyn Williams.