The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter

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The Farmer's Daughter

1947
Movie
97 min
English

After leaving her family's farm to study nursing in the city, a young woman finds herself on an unexpected path towards politics.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: H.C. PotterGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young Norwegian farm girl, Katrin Holstrom, travels to the United States seeking a better life and ends up in a political campaign. She falls in love with Congressman Glen Morley, but their romance is complicated by political ambitions and social differences. The film follows her journey as she navigates the world of American politics and finds her place.

Critical Reception

The Farmer's Daughter was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its charming story, Loretta Young's performance, and its lighthearted approach to political themes. It was a commercial success and garnered significant awards.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its warm and engaging narrative.

  • Loretta Young's performance as Katrin was widely lauded as a career highlight.

  • Appreciated for its blend of romantic comedy with a gentle political backdrop.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify with specific Google User data for this older film, but historical reviews suggest it was a beloved picture for its time, offering both romance and light humor.

Awards & Accolades

Loretta Young won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Fun Fact

Loretta Young's portrayal of Katrin Holstrom was so convincing that she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, beating out established stars like Rosalind Russell and Susan Hayward that year.

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From an hard-working family of Swedish immigrants to the USA, the young "Katrin" - aka "Katie" (Loretta Young) finds herself employed as a maid in the home of the wealthy, politically connected, "Morley" family. The widow of a former Senato...

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