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So Dear to My Heart

So Dear to My Heart

A "dilly-dilly" delight!

19486.61h 22m

Overview

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.

Directed by Hamilton Luske
Written by Maurice Rapf, Sterling North, Ted Sears
Produced by Walt Disney
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Top Cast

Bobby Driscoll

Bobby Driscoll

Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid

Luana Patten

Luana Patten

Tildy

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Granny Kincaid

Burl Ives

Burl Ives

Uncle Hiram Douglas

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Head Judge at County Fair

Raymond Bond

Raymond Bond

Pete Grundy - Storekeeper

Walter Soderling

Walter Soderling

Grampa Meeker

Matt Willis

Matt Willis

Mr. Burns - Horse Trainer

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Spelman B. Collins

Judge

John Beal

John Beal

Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

indiana, usalambanimated scenebased on children's booklive action and animationchild protagonist1900s

About So Dear to My Heart

So Dear to My Heart is a drama, family, animation film released in 1948 exploring themes of indiana, usa, lamb, animated scene, based on children's book, live action and animation, child protagonist. Directed by Hamilton Luske, it stars Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Beulah Bondi. 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.

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