Mistrustful of Daniel, Young Matt soon learns that the older man is no stranger to his family. James Barton, We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Olin Howland, Beautiful outdoor setting. Dont worry, it wont take long. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. The book was well received and translated over time into seven languages and popular enough to occasion three other big screen versions in 1919, 1928, and 1964, as well as a 30-minute television adaptation in 1960. We invite you to enjoy a full course turkey dinner with pumpkin dessert while we present our version of a true Christmas classic starring your favorite characters from the story, The Shepherd of the Hills. Enjoy the beauty of the Ozark terrain as you soar from tree to tree on the Zipline Canopy Tour. Samuel S. Hinds, Years later, Field revealed that it was indeed her own bare back that was shown. Old Matt, a patriarch, mill owner and influential person within the community, is presented in the film as a doddering fool, henpecked by his wife, Aunt Mollie. 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. Daniel feels at home there, and Sammy, whose love Young Matt resists to protect her from his tainted family, convinces Young Matt to befriend Daniel, whom Young Matt has threatened to kill. An itinerant sign painter turned preacher, he had written his first novel as a parable to be delivered in weekly installments from his pulpit. that reportedly sold 2 million copies. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Shepherd_of_the_Hills_(1941_film)&oldid=1106351823, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from February 2017, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 August 2022, at 05:34. (10 reels), John Wayne already had some 90 pictures and 15 years in the business to his credit but was not quite yet the superstar he would become in the 1940s when he starred in this nostalgic tearjerker as an embittered young Ozark Mountains moonshiner obsessed with hatred for the father he believes deserted his mother. Be the first one to receive special offers, important information, and the latest news by subscribing to our email list! Wayne's hatred is a good preview of the hatred he would show in the classic The Searchers about a decade after this one. The story takes place in the Ozarks section of Missouri around what is now a major entertainment capital, the city of Branson. When blind neighbor Granny Becky returns from a visit to a city doctor, for which Daniel has paid, the Matthewses attend the unveiling of her bandages. Visually impressive, but pegged to that tone of rural allegory that Hollywood was fond of: big gestures, big meaning. I can handle the truth. The Shepherd of the Hills. (10 reels), John Wayne already had some 90 pictures and 15 years in the business to his credit but was not quite yet the superstar he would become in the 1940s when he starred in this nostalgic tearjerker as an embittered young Ozark Mountains moonshiner obsessed with hatred for the father he believes deserted his mother. Cinematography: W. Howard Greene, Charles Lang
At dawn, Mollie lights a funeral pyre around her son and stays with him as the house is engulfed in flames. He is taken to the Matthews family cabin to recover and becomes involved in their problems. Based on the novel by Harold Bell Wright
The book was well received and translated over time into seven languages and popular enough to occasion three other big screen versions in 1919, 1928, and 1964, as well as a 30-minute television adaptation in 1960. Solid supporting work from the rest of the cast and beautiful Technicolor photography. Just confirm how you got your ticket. The Tower is also the launching point for the Vigilante Extreme ZipRider. He is 70 years old. man walking toward her, "a tall, lanky figure, and of course, it was Duke." This outdoor structure stands tall next to the iconic Inspiration Tower and boasts the same incredible views coupled with an exciting ascent. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. A generation ahead of him, Carey (1878-1947) was a big star as a middle-aged man during the silent period maybe not as big as William S. Hart or Tom Mix, but a popular headliner nonetheless. Shepherd of the Hills Farm - 5586 W. Highway 76, Branson, Missouri, USA Is this interesting? Big Bear Lake and Bartlett Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains, CA, were also used as locations. Saugus rancher Harry Carey portrays the title character in 1941's "The Shepherd of the Hills" from Paramount Pictures. What is the French language plot outline for The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)? It is nicely written in the idiom of the mountain folk, and features John Wayne in an early, rare non-western role, which he handles proficiently. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. English Director: Henry Hathaway Producer: Jack Moss Writer: Stuart Anthony, Grover Jones Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 1941 wide Release Date (Streaming): May 30, 2006 Runtime: 1h 38m. Intermission is a great time for families and folks to join the crew in a lively few rounds of square dancing dont worry if youve never done it before, the crew will be glad to teach you! Visit the grouds of the Ozarks most famous pioneer homestead and farm of the leading Charaters of the world famous story, "The Shepherd of the Hills.". Reservations are not necessary for this attraction. Anytime during your tour, you are welcome to enjoy the gift shop on the ground level. By creating an account, you agree to the Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Coming Soon. Hank Bell, So if you want to like this film, and I kinda do, you gotta forget about reality. Along with Gone With the Wind and The Four Feathers, this is the finest use of color I have seen in a movie, and it should be used as a textbook on how to shoot a film in color. William LeBaron took over as producer to replace Stuart Walker during pre-production, and Jack Moss took over for LeBaron during production. One senses early on how the thing is going to end, and the characters behave as one would expect. Sammy soon grows fond of the good-natured stranger, who later saves a local child from choking, and expresses his desire to purchase land in the hill community. Directed by Henry Hathaway. This was the first time Wayne worked with director Henry Hathaway, but it wouldn't be the last. Take a leap of faith off the Inspiration Tower and enjoy a birds eye view of the Ozarks as you soar to the ground! "The Shepherd of the Hills," four years later, rolled up a sensational sale of 2,000,000. None of them strayed as far from the original novel as this one. [1] The supporting cast includes Beulah Bondi, Ward Bond, Marjorie Main and John Qualen. According to stories in the Hollywood Reporter, Tyrone Power, John Garfield, Lynne Overman, Robert Preston, and Burgess Meredith were considered for lead roles in this film. Director Henry Hathaway assured the Office that it was actually a man doubling for Betty Field during that particular moment. The story was filmed previously in the silent era by author Wright himself in 1919, released on State Rights basis. Cinematography: W. Howard Greene, Charles Lang
This isn't your typical Wayne vehicle at all; he plays Matt Matthews, an embittered backwoods moonshiner who has sworn to kill his father - if he ever sets eyes on him again - after his pappy had abandoned the, The Shepherd of the Hills is a genuinely remarkable drama with a heightened feel created by an extraordinary script, powerful performances and stunning direction from the erratic Hathaway. La historia es, en su esencia, una especie de variacin sobre las parbolas del buen pastor y el hijo prdigo: Si un hombre tiene 100 ovejas y se le descarra una no dejar las 99 para ir en busca de la descarriada?, dice el pasaje bblico, que queda intertextualizado en el plano final del rebao de ovejas. Venerable character actor Harry Carey plays Daniel Howitt, the title character, but Wayne gets top billing, thanks largely to his breakthrough in John Ford's Stagecoach (1939) and notable performances in Ford's adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's The Long Voyage Home (1940) and the Marlene Dietrich comedy-adventure Seven Sinners (1940). After an operation to save his life, Young Matt hears that years before, his father had been taken away by authorities after he killed a man and was unable to contact the family because he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. Selmer Jackson, It is this 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Without a doubt the cinematography is the film's strong suit. According to information in the film's press book, Paramount music director Troy Sanders coached Harry Carey on playing the spinet in this film. The story was filmed previously in the silent era by author Wright himself in 1919, released on State Rights basis. John Wayne plays an Ozark Mountains moonshiner who has some serious daddy issuesdespite having never meet the manWayne wants to kill him as apparently his dad deserted his mother and left her to die. IMDb Hollywood Reporter news items report the following about the production: Actors Tyrone Power, John Garfield, Lynne Overman, Robert Preston and Burgess Meredith were considered for lead roles in this film. Art Direction: Roland Anderson, Hans Dreier
Principal shooting for "The Shepherd of the Hills" took place at Big Bear, and as usual, Duke Wayne found trouble or rather, trouble found him, in the person of Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992). With all that plottin' and hatin', he can't imagine a future with the girl he loves, bare-footed Sammy (Betty Field). Screenplay: Grover Jones, Stuart Anthony
In the film version of Harold Bell Wright's 1907 novel, the Shepherd is attacked and wounded by the Baldknobbers. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and
Enjoy the petting zoo, treehouses, mini golf, corn pit, and more! Technical Specs Duration 1h 38m Sound Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color Color (Technicolor) Theatrical Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1 Film Length 9,946ft (10 reels) Fuzzy Knight, 2. said Bond, and he didn't want to even think about what Hathaway would do to a star who failed to show up. After an operation to save his life, Young Matt hears that years before, his father had been taken away by authorities after he killed a man and was unable to contact the family because he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. When blind neighbor Granny Becky returns from a visit to a city doctor, for which Daniel has paid, the Matthewses attend the unveiling of her bandages. The Shepherd of the Hills. Shepherd Filming Locations 'Shepherd' was filmed in Scotland, England, and Wales, specifically in the Isle of Mull, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Essex, and North Wales. The forest fire scene was shot at Moon Ridge in the San Bernardino Mountains, CA, and was supervised by forest rangers and members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. BONUS POINTS for the chance to watch the young Betty Field knocking The Duke flat on his back. Well paced and unpredictable The Shepherd of the Hills remains an entertaining feature in the long Wayne filmography but is mid range work unlikely to be remembered a few weeks down the road. Young Matt is embittered by years of having the superstitious community blame his family and the ghost of his mother for all their ills, and has sworn vengeance against his father, whose abandonment years earlier hastened his mother's death. To view this content, please use one of the following compatible browsers: A young man seeks to murder his father that abandoned his mother, yet fate plays a hand when a stranger appears. But a generation of readers as yet unfamiliar with the austerities of a Hemingway, a Dos Passos or a Faulkner found such moral tales as "The Winning of Barbara Worth," "The Calling of Dan Matthews" and "The Re-creation of Brian Kent" so engrossing that, all in all, 10,000,000 copies of Wright's books were sold. Bob Kortman, The biggest Wing Ding in these parts takes a hilariously dark turn, when legendary Fiddler Squeeky Bowman meets his mysterious demise, and the list of suspects is longer than a mules tail! The Ozark Mountains first caught the interest of the nation in 1907 when Harold Bell Wright's novel, The Shepherd of the Hills, was published. Based on a novel by the same name the film stars John Wayne, Betty Field and Harry Carey in a story of stranger who arrives at Ozark Mountains who has a mysterious history with a settled family. Hathaway, but its great to know for the Vigilante Extreme ZipRider: '' by... 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