The Valley of Decision

The Valley of Decision 1945 is a film set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA in the late 19th century. It tells the story of a young Irish house maid who falls in love with the son of her employer, a local steel mill owner. The romance between Paul and Mary is endangered when Marys family and friends, all steel mill workers, go on strike against Pauls father.

Besides being a romance, the film has messages about social issues surrounding Pittsburgh at the time. Early in the film, the steel industry is being bought up by big names, but the Scott family refuses to sell their mill. Paul, the only son who cares about the steel mill and the workers, gives a very stirring speech.Later in the film, there are rumors that the union is calling for violence and Will Scott Jr. wants to bring in strikebreakers. The scene ends as rocks are thrown through the window and hit Paul. In the next scene, Mary goes to talk to her family and confirms that the union was not responsible for the rockthrowing. Mary, Paul, William Scott Sr., Marys father years ago injured in the mill and the union leader try to come to an agreement, but Will Scott Jr. may have taken steps that could ruin all agreements and commitments. ........

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