"Going Home" song from the movie "The Snake Pit" 1948

[nnovia]

One of the classic books of the world!

[TheAndroia]

I am enjoying listening to this song. Never heard her sing before. My 4 yr old grandson is visiting and says it sounds like me singing. What a compliment!

[traylorvh]

This movies was the first time I ever heard the words to this beautiful work of art. Because of this song, I never forgot the music. ever.

[PinkLederhosen]

A very good movie!

[SatchmoSings]

Who played that tall, sadistic nurse; she's really, really hot stuff.

[spunkeys1]

I still cry, and I have seen it many times, and that is also Lassie's mother singing..

[yikescat56]

Sissell does an excellent rendition of this song ...

[ihrescue]

Jan Clayton had a beautiful voice and it doesn't appears though she had much opportunity to use it in her career.

[rdpevents]

Really sweet, deep and comforting...

[mohd1716]

damn his nose is really big

[Justliquor]

A rarely seen but outstanding film.  The looks of sadness and desperation on the faces of the mental patients is quite moving.

[njcoastal]

they play this at the Vroom building in Raway State prison when I was there.

[JaJr07]

One day, we all will be going home. Jesus Christ.

[akesling]

The movie that improved mental health care in the United States. Apparently, films had been used to influence almost from inception.

[Scotland428]

lovely

[1819falcon]

The most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard...I remember it from many years ago, but never knew the name of the piece. I was watching an old movie last night and was so suprised to hear this piece sung.

[spiritofcalifornia]

just saw Snake Pit an hour ago. saw it when I was young and I don't remember "Going Home". now I know why the song makes me cry. just beautiful.

[rufusismyname]

One of the screens most powerful scenes. thanks for posting!

[critchley3819]

This woman played as Loise Lane in the origanal superman for a while also you see Betsy Blare from Marty 1954 Ernest Borgnine.

[critchley3819]

@Carvinter Thanks for that, you are spot on, got the rusted gogs turning.

[Carvinter]

@critchley3819 The soloist is Miss Jan Clayton, who played the original mom in the "Lassie" tv show. Lois Lane was originally played by Miss Noel Neill (who bore a striking resemblance to Miss Clayton), in the Superman tv series. She was replaced by Miss Phyllis Coates, who finished out the rest of the show. You're absolutely right about Betsy Blair (2:48) starring in "Marty". One of the greatest cameos in movie history- IMHO of course.

[lastrada52]

@critchley3819 This is Jan Clayton critchley3819 -- mother on the original 1950's Lassie (Jeff's Collie) TV-show that featured George Cleveland as gramps and Tommy Rettig. The women of Superman you are thinking of are either Phyliss Coates or Noel Neill. I will admit, Jan Clayton and those two women do look similar. And yes, that is Gene Kelly's beautiful intense looking wife Betsy Blair from Marty. They called her plain, but I always thought Betsy had a special beauty.

[willyr9]

Thanks for the post. Just saw the movie and the song blew me away.

[joyceko11]

Watched Snake Pit last night. This song is so moving. Thank you for posting it!

[av8tor17b]

Snakepit on TV right now on TCM. Watching this scene. Amazing.

[tallybaby100]

this song should be national treasure so beautiful

[mjw3121]

Just saw Snake Pit last night. This song made me cry, it was done so well.

[clarrisina]

beautiful voice and so much enjoyed!

thank you for sharing

[varadero1839]

Very moving, and beautifully sung by lovely Jan Clayton. She was the original "Julie Jordan," in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway smash, "Carousel!" Her "If I Loved You," with handsome John Raitt, is just beautiful. Thanks so much for posting!

[dribnifMatt]

thanks for posting. I was completely moved by this scene just now (watched the snake pit). rips my heart out

[jebeja]

northjerseydan1, Thanks so very much for posting this, I just got through watching it, and this song always brings back very good memories for me. Jan did a wonderful job didn't she? Thanks.

[FrankieSetback]

Utterly Exquisite five stars