The Quitter (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film
Released in 1934, The Quitter is a drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. When her husband, who founded the town's crusading local newspaper, doesn't come back from the French battlefields of World War I, a woman struggles to raise her two sons and keep the newspaper going. Matters are complicated by the fact that, several years later, one of the sons wants to turn the paper from its position as a hard-fighting champion of the working-class into an upscale society paper catering to the rich and powerful. Matters are complicated even further by rumors that their father was in fact NOT killed in France during the war but took another man's identity and is still living there.
Who’s in it. The Quitter stars Charley Grapewin as Ed Tilford, Emma Dunn as Cordelia Tilford, William Bakewell as Russell Tilford and Barbara Weeks as Diana Winthrop, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quitter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quitter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quitter (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Quitter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Quitter?
- The Quitter stars Charley Grapewin, Emma Dunn, William Bakewell, Barbara Weeks and Hale Hamilton.
- When was The Quitter released?
- The Quitter was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.