Children of Dreams

Children of Dreams

1931 · 78 min · ★ 7.0 · Music

One day, Molly Standing is picking apples in her father's apple orchard in California, with her friend Gertie (Marion Byron), when they meet two boys, Tommy Melville and Gus Schultz. Molly falls in love with Tommy while Gertie falls in love with Gus. They plan a double wedding.

Directed by Alan Crosland · Written by Oscar Hammerstein II

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