
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.
Cast

Wallace Beery
Uncle Sid

Lionel Barrymore
Nat Miller

Aline MacMahon
Cousin Lily

Eric Linden
Richard Miller

Cecilia Parker
Muriel McComber

Spring Byington
Essie Miller

Mickey Rooney
Tommy Miller

Charley Grapewin
Dave McComber

Frank Albertson
Arthur Miller

Edward Nugent
Wint

Bonita Granville
Mildred Miller

Helen Flint
Belle

Helen Freeman
Miss Hawley

Baby Peggy
Girl at Graduation (uncredited)

Betty Jane Graham
Mildred's Friend (uncredited)
Leigh De Lacey
Mrs. McComber (uncredited)

Mary Russell
Elsie Rand (uncredited)
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