A simple-minded blacksmith named Charley, well loved by the townsfolk, saves for a year to send off for a mail-order bride.
Acting
Dan Blocker's earnest sweetness cuts through the nonsense.
Production
Two directors for this? Someone explain the drama.
Director
Anton Leader
Dan Blocker
Charley
Nanette Fabray
Sadie
Jim Backus
Staunch
Wally Cox
Mr. Bester
Jack Elam
Kittrick
Henry Jones
Hanson
Mickey Rooney
Indian Tom
Noah Beery Jr.
Eddie
Stubby Kaye
Bartender
Marge Champion
Mrs. Bester
Don 'Red' Barry
Rusty
Hamilton Camp
Mr. Fowler
Tom Basham
Traveler
Iron Eyes Cody
Crazy Foot
James McCallion
Dr. Henry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dan Blocker filmed this during Bonanza's peak popularity; NBC basically printed money letting Hoss carry a movie.
This was Nanette Fabray's final leading film role—she fled to TV where sexism came with better paychecks.
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