The Shepherd of the Hills

(1941)Directed by Henry Hathaway98 minDrama, Western
He Tamed Their Wild Hearts With His Courage and Won Them With His Love

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.

John Wayneas Young Matt Matthews
Betty Fieldas Sammy Lane
Harry Careyas Daniel Howitt
Beulah Bondias Aunt Mollie Matthews
James Bartonas Old Matt Matthews
Samuel S. Hindsas Andy Beeler
Marjorie Mainas Granny Becky
Ward Bondas Wash Gibbs
Marc Lawrenceas Pete Matthews
John Qualenas Coot Royal
Fuzzy Knightas Mr. Palestrom
Tom Faddenas Jim Lane
Olin Howlandas Corky
Virita Campbellas Baby
Fern Emmettas Mrs. Palestrom
Charles Middletonas Blacksmith (uncredited)
Selmer Jacksonas Doctor (uncredited)