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UNITED STATES · 1948

So Dear to My Heart

Hamilton Luske
coming-of-age animal husbandry family relationships county fair competition overcoming obstacles
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Synopsis

The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.

Year1948
CountryUnited States
DirectorHamilton Luske
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