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Rachel and the Stranger (1948)

80 min  -  Western  -   1949 (Netherlands)
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David Harvey is a widower with a young son, Davey. They live on an isolated Ohio farm during the pioneer days... See full summary »

Director:

Norman Foster

Writers:

Waldo Salt (screenplay), Howard Fast (story)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Loretta Young ...
Rachel Harvey
William Holden ...
David Harvey
Robert Mitchum ...
Jim Fairways
Gary Gray ...
Davey
Tom Tully Tom Tully ...
Parson Jackson
Sara Haden Sara Haden ...
Mrs. Jackson
Frank Ferguson Frank Ferguson ...
Mr. Green
Walter Baldwin Walter Baldwin ...
Gallus
Regina Wallace Regina Wallace ...
Mrs. Green
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Storyline

David Harvey is a widower with a young son, Davey. They live on an isolated Ohio farm during the pioneer days. He wants his son to be raised in the manner his wife would have wanted - with proper schooling, Bible study and proper manners. Rachel, an indentured servant, is sold to David. David then marries her in order that little Davey would have a mother to properly raise him. David shows no real affection towards Rachel since this is a marriage of convenience. This all changes when Jim, a friend of the family comes for a visit. During his stay, David sees that there is more to Rachel than just being a "bonds woman", especially when Jim takes a liking to her. This awaken new feelings in David for Rachel. Written by Kelly  

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Plot Keywords:

Widower | Boy | Father Son Relationship | Old West | Based On Novel  | See more »

Taglines:

REBEL BRIDE of a man she never kissed! Pledged to share his home...but not privileged to claim his love! Until one day...one fateful day...along came a Tall, Dark Stranger!

Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Netherlands) See more »

Also Known As:

Ehe ohne Liebe See more »

Filming Locations:

Eugene, Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Loretta Young was famous for placing a "swear jar" on the sets of all of her films, charging anyone in the cast or crew who used foul language 25 cents for doing so, then giving the funds to one of her favorite charities. While making this film with her, Robert Mitchum reputedly held his tongue about his pious co-star until shooting was completed. As he exited the set on the final day of production, Mitchum smiled, dropped a $20 bill into the jar, and said, "This should just about cover everything I've been wanting to say to Loretta." See more »

Connections

Featured in 100 Years of the Hollywood Western (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Summer Song"
Music by Roy Webb
Lyrics by Waldo Salt See more »