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Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1952, Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie is a drama film directed by Henry King, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. At the fiftieth anniversary of his town's founding, the town's first barber recalls his long-dead, spirited bride and the flaw in his own character that helped bring about her loss and several others.

Who’s in it. Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie stars Jean Peters as Nellie Halper, David Wayne as Ben Halper, Hugh Marlowe as Ed Jordan and Albert Dekker as Lloyd Slocum, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie worth watching?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie stars Jean Peters, David Wayne, Hugh Marlowe, Albert Dekker and Helene Stanley.
When was Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie released?
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.