Inspired by the 1940 novel Mrs. Miniver by Jan Struther, the film shows how the life of an unassuming British housewife in rural England is touched by World War II. Let's start with a question posed to the faithful readers of this blog: What's better Mrs. Miniver or The Best Years of Our Lives? Vin's wife was killed in the movie "Mrs Miniver". Key scenes: Steve remembers his estranged wife; Kay read's a letter--by heart. Wewink 2015-09-23 . But Greer Garson is wearing miniature RAF wings on her dress in one scene. Mrs. Miniver is a 1942 American romantic war drama film directed by William Wyler, and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon.Inspired by the 1940 novel Mrs. Miniver by Jan Struther, the film shows how the life of an unassuming British housewife in rural England is touched by World War II.. Directed by William Wyler, the film chronicled a middle-class British family’s struggle to survive the horrors of World War II. Mr. Ney had fallen in love with Greer Garson while filming "Mrs. Miniver". I haven't seen the latter yet but that seems to be the key debate I saw after watching this, that you have to choose one or the other which is strange considering that both… Both films are also two disparate vehicles. The Miniver Story makes absolutely no :D Lady Beldon concedes defeat, and realizes that it would be futile to try to stop the marriage. The previous poster wanted to know why Richard Ney wasn't in "The Miniver Story". this fabulous movie greer one her oscar for in 1942. lets talk about it! A key theme is that she knows Vin is likely to be killed in action, but the short love will fill her life. Greer Garson gives a luminous and moving performance in The Miniver Story. Let us know in the comments if your first period was also embarrassing, and share this story with other girls so that they know there’s nothing to be afraid of about periods. PS - I just read why Richard Ney was not in the movie "The Miniver Story". (New list forthcoming!) In the following conversation, Teresa Wright easily makes Vin look like a fool without losing her charm or her lively spirit. I know he used it to show Schindler himself finally understanding, but surely this man didn't need such a specific reminder. I believe the reason for Mr. Ney's omission was probably on Greer Garson's part. WINNING the lottery might sound pretty good, but for these people it is the worst thing that has ever happened to them. M-G-M’s Mrs. Miniver (1942) was a classic war story that won six Oscars, including Best Picture. MIKE: The red-coated girl was part of what displaced Schindler's List from its position at the top of my top 100 list.