So Dear to My Heart

(1948)Directed by Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster82 minDrama, Family, Animation
A "dilly-dilly" delight!

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.

Bobby Driscollas Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid
Luana Pattenas Tildy
Beulah Bondias Granny Kincaid
Burl Ivesas Uncle Hiram Douglas
Harry Careyas Head Judge at County Fair
Raymond Bondas Pete Grundy - Storekeeper
Walter Soderlingas Grampa Meeker
Matt Willisas Mr. Burns - Horse Trainer
Spelman B. Collinsas Judge
John Bealas Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice)
Ken Carsonas Voice of Wise Old Owl (voice)
Bob Haymesas Singer Bob Haymes (voice)
MDMarion Darlingtonas Whistling Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited)
Clarence Nashas Vocal Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited)
Jud Conlon's Rhythmairesas Vocal Ensemble (voice) (as The Rhythmaires)