
The Valley of Decision
The Book That Thrilled Millions!
Directed by Tay Garnett
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A romantic drama set against industrial labor strife, where class division and family loyalty threaten a cross-class love affair in 1870s Pittsburgh.
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
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Is The Valley of Decision sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is The Valley of Decision easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is The Valley of Decision scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does The Valley of Decision end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Valley of Decision violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Valley of Decision
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Valley of Decision
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Valley of Decision, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Valley of Decision, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Valley of Decision, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































