The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Synopsis

Fred, Al and Homer are three World War II veterans facing difficulties as they re-enter civilian life. Fred is a war hero who, unable to compete with more highly skilled workers, has to return to his low-wage soda jerk job. Bank executive Al gets into trouble for offering an unsecured loan to a fellow veteran. After losing both hands in a demolition training accident, Homer returns to his loving fiancée, but must struggle to adjust.—Jwelch5742

Fred, Al and Homer are three World War II veterans facing difficulties as they re-enter civilian life. Fred is a war hero who, unable to compete with more highly skilled workers, has to return to his low-wage soda jerk job. Bank executive Al gets into trouble for offering an unsecured loan to a fellow veteran. After losing both hands in a demolition training accident, Homer returns to his loving fiancée, but must struggle to adjust.—Jwelch5742

Published Time: 2020-03-03 09:26:16