One Third of a Nation (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, One Third of a Nation is a drama film directed by Dudley Murphy, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The negligent owner of a tenement slum becomes romantically involved with one of the building's residents.
Who’s in it. One Third of a Nation stars Sylvia Sidney as Mary Rogers, Leif Erickson as Peter Cortlant, Sidney Lumet as Joey Rogers and Charles Dingle as Mr. Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, One Third of a Nation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Third of a Nation page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Third of a Nation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Third of a Nation (1939)?
- In US, One Third of a Nation is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Third of a Nation worth watching?
- One Third of a Nation holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Third of a Nation?
- One Third of a Nation stars Sylvia Sidney, Leif Erickson, Sidney Lumet, Charles Dingle and Myron McCormick.
- When was One Third of a Nation released?
- One Third of a Nation was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.