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The Story of Mr. Hobbs

  • 1947
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Crad Hobbs, a Virginia waterman, is depressed over the decline in the shellfish trade and the gradual erosion of his former home, a barrier island off Virginia's Eastern Shore. Worse, his be... Read allCrad Hobbs, a Virginia waterman, is depressed over the decline in the shellfish trade and the gradual erosion of his former home, a barrier island off Virginia's Eastern Shore. Worse, his beautiful daughter and only child is engaged to a returning World War II veteran who forsake... Read allCrad Hobbs, a Virginia waterman, is depressed over the decline in the shellfish trade and the gradual erosion of his former home, a barrier island off Virginia's Eastern Shore. Worse, his beautiful daughter and only child is engaged to a returning World War II veteran who forsakes the oystering trade to take a job with the local newspaper. The cub reporter's first job... Read all

  • Director
    • Arthur Varney
  • Writer
    • Rex Taylor
  • Stars
    • Jack Hardwood
    • Frances Helm
    • Robert Bolger
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    • Director
      • Arthur Varney
    • Writer
      • Rex Taylor
    • Stars
      • Jack Hardwood
      • Frances Helm
      • Robert Bolger
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    Jack Hardwood
    • Crad Hobbs
    Frances Helm
    • Timmy Hobbs
    Robert Bolger
    • Bob Gilly
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell
    • E.K. Lester
    Geraldine Dvorak
    Geraldine Dvorak
    • Glenda Lester
    • (as Jeraldine Dvorak)
    Frank Richards
    Frank Richards
    • Spike
    Al McGranary
    Al McGranary
    • Winnie Winston
    Winifred Cushing
    Winifred Cushing
    • Marian Winston
    Bertha Powell
    • Sis Abby
    Sidney Easton
    • Ben - Winston's Butler
    Byron Halstead
    • Sam Northrup
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Varney
    • President Carreras
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Arthur Varney
    • Writer
      • Rex Taylor
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      Final film of actress Geraldine Dvorak .
    • Quotes

      Timmy Hobbs: That reminds me, I'm hungry.

      Bob Gilly: Yeah, no food, no ferry, no Norfolk, no wedding, no story. Timmy, you know what this means - no job!

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      • 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Clam-Digger's Daughter
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Charles, Virginia, USA
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      • Eastern Shore Studios
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