The World Changes
“HUMAN! TOUCHING! DYNAMIC!”
Mervyn LeRoyCast
Paul Muni 
Mary Astor 
Aline MacMahon 
Donald Cook 
Jean Muir 
Guy Kibbee
Plot
Generational saga tracing the events in the lives of the midwest pioneering Nordholm family, as seen through the eyes of businessman Orin Nordholm Jr., who ages from a youth to an elderly grandfather.
Sinekatalog’s take
The World Changes (1933) is a American drama directed by Mervyn LeRoy. It stars Paul Muni, Mary Astor and Aline MacMahon. It runs 91 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (556 votes)
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