Movie
The Shepherd of the Hills
Released: July 18, 1941 (1941)
Runtime: 98 minutes
Genres: Drama, Western
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Samuel S. Hinds as Andy Beeler
Age at release: 66
- Harry Carey as Daniel Howitt
Age at release: 63
- Beulah Bondi as Aunt Mollie Matthews
Age at release: 53
- Marjorie Main as Granny Becky
Age at release: 51
- James Barton as Old Matt Matthews
Age at release: 50
- John Qualen as Coot Royal
Age at release: 41
- Ward Bond as Wash Gibbs
Age at release: 38
- John Wayne as Young Matt Matthews
Age at release: 34
- Marc Lawrence as Pete Matthews
Age at release: 31
- Betty Field as Sammy Lane
Age at release: 28
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- Charles Middleton as Blacksmith (uncredited)
Age at release: 66
- Olin Howland as Corky
Age at release: 55
- Selmer Jackson as Doctor (uncredited)
Age at release: 53
- Tom Fadden as Jim Lane
Age at release: 46
- Fern Emmett as Mrs. Palestrom
Age at release: 45
- Dorothy Adams as Elvy
Age at release: 41
- Fuzzy Knight as Mr. Palestrom
Age at release: 40
- Virita Campbell as Baby
Age at release: Unknown