
Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

Homer Wells

Candy Kendall

Dr. Wilbur Larch

Arthur Rose

Lt. Wally Worthington

Nurse Edna

Nurse Angela

Rose Rose

Buster

Olive Worthington

Peaches

Ray Kendall

Fuzzy

Mary Agnes

Muddy

Jack
Vernon

Hero
Curly

Hazel
Copperfield
Steerforth
Clara
Major Winslow

Carla

Adopting Father
Adopting Mother
12yr. Old Girl
Big Dot
Debra
Florence
Dr. Holtz
Mrs. Goodhall

Stationmaster

Flirting Soldier on Train (uncredited)

Adopting Dad (uncredited)

Man on Train (uncredited)

1938-07-01
01963-05-31
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