Oscar winner Fay Bainter, usually relegated to supporting parts, plays the title role of a dowager, determined that the time’s restrictions will not change her life. However, in the course of the story, she goes through a transformation to become a patriotic citizen.
An agit-prop melodrama, directed by Harold Bucquet.
The secondary cast includes Spring Byington, Edward Arnold, Sara Algood, and Van Johnson.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Original Screenplay: George Oppenheimer
Oscar Awards: 1
Oscar Context:
The Oscar went to the scenario of “Woman of the Year,” penned by Ring Lardener, Jr. and Michael Kanin.
