description Kings Row Overview
Kings Row is a 1942 film set in an American town at the turn of the twentieth century. Directed by Sam Wood, it adapts Henry Bellamann’s novel with a musical score by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. The cast included Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, and Ronald Reagan among others.
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info Kings Row Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1942 |
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What happens to Drake McHugh in Kings Row?
Drake awakens after surgery to discover that both of his legs have been amputated by the vindictive Dr. Gordon. Ronald Reagan delivers the film's famous line, 'Where's the rest of me?', after learning what was done.
Is Kings Row based on a novel?
Yes, the 1942 film adapts Henry Bellamann's 1940 novel about the secrets hidden beneath a respectable Midwestern town. The Production Code required the screen version to soften or remove some of the book's darker material.
Who is Parris Mitchell in Kings Row?
Parris, played by Robert Cummings, is a young man who studies medicine under Dr. Tower and later trains in psychiatry. His relationships with Cassandra Tower and childhood friend Drake connect many of the town's tragedies.
Why is the music from Kings Row still discussed?
Erich Wolfgang Korngold composed the film's sweeping orchestral score. Its heroic main theme became one of Korngold's most recognizable film compositions and is often discussed alongside his scores for The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Sea Hawk.
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