The Farmer's Daughter is a 1947 American film that tells a story of a Swedish-American farm girl named Katie Holstrom. She moves to the city to pursue a nursing career and finds herself caught up in politics. The film stars Loretta Young as Katie Holstrom, Joseph Cotten as Glenn Morley, and Ethel Barrymore as Agatha Morley. The Farmer's Daughter won Loretta Young the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1948.
The Plot
Katie Holstrom, a farm girl from Minnesota, travels to the city to pursue a nursing career. She meets Glenn Morley, a congressman, and his mother, Agatha Morley. After a series of events, Katie becomes the Morley's maid and is later convinced to run for Congress against Glenn. Katie wins the election and marries Glenn.
The Cast
Loretta Young played the lead role of Katie Holstrom. She was a popular actress in the 1930s and 1940s and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Farmer's Daughter. Joseph Cotten played the male lead, Glenn Morley. Ethel Barrymore played Agatha Morley, Glenn's mother.
The Production
The Farmer's Daughter was based on a play of the same name by H. M. Harwood. The film was directed by H. C. Potter and produced by Dore Schary. The screenplay was written by Allen Rivkin and Laura Kerr. The film was shot in black and white and was distributed by RKO Radio Pictures.
The Reception
The Farmer's Daughter was a critical and commercial success. The film was praised for its acting, writing, and direction. In addition to Loretta Young's Academy Award, the film was nominated for three other Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Joseph Cotten), Best Writing (Original Screenplay), and Best Sound Recording.
The Legacy
The Farmer's Daughter is considered a classic of American cinema. The film is remembered for Loretta Young's Academy Award-winning performance and for its portrayal of a strong, independent woman in politics. The film has been remade several times, including as a television series in 1963.
The Conclusion
The Farmer's Daughter is a classic American film that tells a story of a strong, independent woman who rises to political power. The film was a critical and commercial success and won Loretta Young an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film is remembered for its acting, writing, and direction, and is considered a classic of American cinema.
