Movie

So Dear to My Heart

Released: November 29, 1948 (1948)

Runtime: 82 minutes

Genres: Drama, Family, Animation

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Walter Soderling as Grampa Meeker
Age at release: 76
Harry Carey as Head Judge at County Fair
Age at release: 70
Raymond Bond as Pete Grundy - Storekeeper
Age at release: 63
Beulah Bondi as Granny Kincaid
Age at release: 60
Burl Ives as Uncle Hiram Douglas
Age at release: 39
John Beal as Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice)
Age at release: 39
Matt Willis as Mr. Burns - Horse Trainer
Age at release: 35
Bobby Driscoll as Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid
Age at release: 11
Luana Patten as Tildy
Age at release: 10
Spelman B. Collins as Judge
Age at release: Unknown

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Clarence Nash as Vocal Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited)
Age at release: 43
Marion Darlington as Whistling Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited)
Age at release: 38
Bob Haymes as Singer Bob Haymes (voice)
Age at release: 25
Ken Carson as Voice of Wise Old Owl (voice)
Age at release: Unknown
Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires as Vocal Ensemble (voice) (as The Rhythmaires)
Age at release: Unknown