So Dear to My Heart
1948·United States·79 min.
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Set in early 20th century Indiana (in 1903), So Dear to My Heart tells the tale of Jeremiah Kincaid (Bobby Driscoll) and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny (named for the famed race horse, Dan Patch, who is also portrayed in the film). Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny (Beulah Bondi). Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram (Burl Ives), is the boy's steady ally.
MusicPaul J. Smith
CinematographyWinton C. Hoch
CastBurl Ives·Beulah Bondi·Bobby Driscoll·Luana Patten·Harry Carey·Raymond Bond·Walter Soderling·Matt Willis·Spelman B. Collins
Original titleSo Dear to My Heart