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The Green Promise
The Green Promise

The Green Promise

When Boy Meets Girl Down on the Farm THINGS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN!

Genres

Drama

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A stubborn farmer is raising his children alone. When his oldest daughter gets a suitor, the father nearly goes on the rampage, but he is forced to change his tune when he is injured, leaving her in charge of the farm.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

22 March 1949

Country

United States of America

Cast

Marguerite Chapman

Marguerite Chapman

Deborah Matthews

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Mr. Matthews

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Susan Matthews

Robert Paige

Robert Paige

David Barkley

Ted Donaldson

Ted Donaldson

Phineas Matthews

Connie Marshall

Connie Marshall

Abigail Matthews

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Julius Larkin

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Rev. Benton

Will Wright

Will Wright

Mr. Grenstedt

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

Buzz Wexford

Martin Milner

Martin Milner

Joe

Sam Flint

Sam Flint

Dr. Pomeroy

Dick Wessel

Dick Wessel

Mr. Clairborne

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