The Valley of Decision

The Valley of Decision is a 1945 film which tells the story of a young house maid who falls in love with the son of the local coal mine owner. Their romance is endangered when her family, all miners, go on strike against his father. It stars Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, Donald Crisp, Lionel Barrymore, Preston Foster, Marsha Hunt, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen, Dan Duryea and Jessica Tandy.

The movie was adapted by Sonya Levien and John Meehan from the novel by Marcia Davenport. It was directed by Tay Garnett.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Greer Garson) and Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.