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Four Daughters

film by Curtiz [1938]
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Four Daughters is a 1938 drama film directed by Michael Curtiz. It tells the story of the lives and loves of the daughters of a small-town pianist. The film was noted for its gentle and moving portrayal of everyday life.1

John Garfield received an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in the film. Four Daughters itself, along with its screenplay, was also nominated for an Oscar. Michael Curtiz was nominated for best director, a unique situation as he was also nominated for his film Angels with Dirty Faces released the same year. The film was followed by sequels Daughters Courageous, Four Wives, and Four Mothers.1

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  1. Michael Curtiz - The late 1930s and the 1940s
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  3. Michael Curtiz - Early life and work

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