The Impatient Years

Overview

Standing before a divorce court judge are Sergeant Andy Anderson and Janie Anderson asking him to dissolve their marriage. Janie's father, William Smith, objects and the judge allows him to give his version of their story. They had met in San Francisco fifteen months earlier and, after knowing each other only three days, had gotten married. Andy was sent overseas the day after the wedding and when he returns and despite the fact that Janie had borne him a son, they find they are almost strangers. Mr. Smith suggests, and the judge orders, that if they retrace their actions over the four days they knew each other they would regain their love.

Cast

Jean Arthur

Janie Anderson

Lee Bowman

Andy Anderson

Charles Coburn

William Smith

Edgar Buchanan

Judge

Charley Grapewin

Benjamin L. Pidgeon, Bellboy

Phil Brown

Henry Fairchild

Harry Davenport

Minister

Jane Darwell

Minister's wife

Grant Mitchell

Hotel Clerk

Bob Haymes

Singer

Charles Arnt

Marriage Clerk

Frank Jenks

Top Sergeant