
Song of the South(1946)
Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.


“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 Driscoll
Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid

Luana Patten
Tildy

Beulah Bondi
Granny Kincaid

Burl Ives
Uncle Hiram Douglas

Harry Carey
Head Judge at County Fair

Raymond Bond
Pete Grundy - Storekeeper

Walter Soderling
Grampa Meeker

Matt Willis
Mr. Burns - Horse Trainer
Spelman B. Collins
Judge

John Beal
Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice)
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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