The Human Comedy

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This film, adapted from William Saroyan’s story, stars Mickey Rooney as teen Homer Macauley, who takes a job to help support his family while his older brother is abroad fighting i n World War II. His job entails delivering telegrams to soldiers’ families informing them their loved ones have been killed in the line of duty. The sentimental and life-affirming slice of Americana that examines the WWII homefront co-stars Donna Reed, Van Johnson, Frank Morgan, and features a cameo appearance from Robert Mitchum. 117 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono. Show more