At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.

• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• Wallace Beery
• Lionel Barrymore
• Aline MacMahon
• Eric Linden
• Cecilia Parker
• Spring Byington
• Mickey Rooney
• Charley Grapewin