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The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)

Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.

  • Drama
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of John WayneJohn WayneYoung Matt Matthews
  • Photo of Betty FieldBetty FieldSammy Lane
  • Photo of Harry CareyHarry CareyDaniel Howitt
  • Photo of Beulah BondiBeulah BondiAunt Mollie Matthews
  • Photo of James BartonJames BartonOld Matt Matthews
  • Photo of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsAndy Beeler
  • Photo of Marjorie MainMarjorie MainGranny Becky
  • Photo of Ward BondWard BondWash Gibbs
  • Photo of Marc LawrenceMarc LawrencePete Matthews
  • Photo of John QualenJohn QualenCoot Royal

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