The Green Promise

Mar 22, 1949

1h 33m

★ 6.0

When Boy Meets Girl Down on the Farm THINGS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN!

Overview

A stubborn farmer is raising his children alone. When his oldest daughter gets a suitor, the father nearly goes on the rampage, but he is forced to change his tune when he is injured, leaving her in charge of the farm.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Glenn McCarthy Productions

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Cast

Deborah Matthews

Marguerite Chapman

Mr. Matthews

Walter Brennan

Susan Matthews

Natalie Wood

David Barkley

Robert Paige

Phineas Matthews

Ted Donaldson

Abigail Matthews

Connie Marshall

Julius Larkin

Irving Bacon

Rev. Benton

Milburn Stone

Mr. Grenstedt

Will Wright

Buzz Wexford

Robert Ellis

Joe

Martin Milner

Dr. Pomeroy

Sam Flint

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