Village Tale (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1935, Village Tale is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, running about 80 minutes. “Drama of Searing Conflict...Bitterly Waged in One Small Corner of the World...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The insidious typical talk of a small town makes a young man and the married woman he is in love very unhappy.
Who’s in it. Village Tale stars Randolph Scott as T.N. 'Slaughter' Somerville, Kay Johnson as Janet Stevenson, Arthur Hohl as Elmer Stevenson and Robert Barrat as Drury Stevenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Village Tale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Village Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Village Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Village Tale (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Village Tale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Village Tale worth watching?
- Village Tale holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Village Tale?
- Village Tale stars Randolph Scott, Kay Johnson, Arthur Hohl, Robert Barrat and Janet Beecher.
- When was Village Tale released?
- Village Tale was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.