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The Oklahoman
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The Oklahoman

1957-05-19 · 80 min · ★ 5.8

Western

After his wife dies in childbirth, a doctor settles down in the small Oklahoma town of Cherokee Wells to raise his newborn daughter. Unfortunately, not all the citizens there are hospitable, especially when the doctor hires a pretty Indian teenager as his child's nanny.

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Directors
Francis D. Lyon
Production companies
Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joel McCreaJoel McCreaJohn
Barbara HaleBarbara HaleAnne
Brad DexterBrad DexterDobie
Gloria TalbottGloria TalbottMaria Smith
Michael PateMichael PateCharlie Smith
Verna FeltonVerna FeltonMrs. Waynebrook
Douglas DickDouglas DickMel Dobie
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoJim Hawk
Esther DaleEsther DaleMrs. Fitzgerald
Adam WilliamsAdam WilliamsBob Randell
Ray TealRay TealJason - Stableman
Peter J. VotrianPeter J. VotrianLittle Charlie Smith
John PickardJohn PickardMarshal Bill
Mimi GibsonMimi GibsonLouise Brighton
I. Stanford JolleyI. Stanford JolleyStorekeeper
Scotty BeckettScotty BeckettMessenger at Ranch
Jennifer LeaGirl

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