The Valley of Decision
1945, English. Directed by Tay Garnett.
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Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- Greer GarsonMary Rafferty
- Gregory PeckPaul Scott
- Donald CrispWilliam Scott
- Lionel BarrymorePat Rafferty
- Preston FosterJim Brennan
- Marsha HuntConstance Scott
- Gladys CooperClarissa Scott
- Reginald OwenMcCready
- Dan DuryeaWilliam Scott Jr.
- Jessica TandyLouise Kane
- Barbara EverestDelia
- Marshall ThompsonTed Scott
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sonya Levien, John Meehan
- Budget
- $2.2M
- Box office
- $9.1M
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What The Valley of Decision is based on
The Valley of Decision is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Valley of Decision runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
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The Valley of Decision parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Valley of Decision is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Valley of Decision on?
The Valley of Decision isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Valley of Decision?
If you liked The Valley of Decision, try Jude, Tess, Doctor Zhivago.
Who directed The Valley of Decision?
The Valley of Decision (1945) was directed by Tay Garnett and stars Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, Donald Crisp.
What is The Valley of Decision based on?
The Valley of Decision is adapted from a novel.