01 An imaginative orphan girl wins over a reluctant adoptive family with her spirited charm.
Directed by George Nichols Jr. · 1h 18m · Rated NR
6 Best Charley Grapewin Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 16, 2026
Charley Grapewin brought a weathered, folksy character presence to Hollywood across the 1930s and 1940s and became a beloved supporting player in dozens of classics. Judge Priest has a wise small-town judge juggling politics and a murder trial, Wild Boys of the Road follows homeless Depression teenagers riding the rails, Anne of Green Gables wins over a reluctant adoptive family with an imaginative orphan, and Midnight Mary leads a woman towards crime and heartbreak. Heroes for Sale and American Madness round out the list.
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02 A wise, folksy small-town judge navigates local politics and a controversial murder case.
Directed by John Ford · 1h 20m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
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Stream: Artiflix
Stream: Artiflix
03 Charley Grapewin features in this Depression drama about teenagers left homeless who band together to survive as they ride the rails.
Directed by William A. Wellman · 1h 08m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
04 A woman's desperate choices during hard times lead her down a path towards crime and tragedy.
Directed by William A. Wellman · 1h 14m · Rated NR
05 A decorated war veteran struggles with addiction and poverty while trying to rebuild his life.
Directed by William A. Wellman · 1h 12m · Rated NR
06 A compassionate bank president's trust in his customers is tested when panic sparks a run on the bank.
Directed by Frank Capra · 1h 16m
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Rent: Amazon Video
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