The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
The story begins while Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha Martin say goodbye to Henry and Reuben Johnson. After having stopped by the Mennonite farm, where Tommy and Martha stay with the William and Annie Decker, the Johnsons are headed back to their hometown of Goshen. The balance of the film is concerned with both trying to get the necessary train fare and with Tommy clearing his name over a misunderstanding.
Ratings
IMDb5.1/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Edward F. ClineDirector
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
- Mary C. McCall, Jr.Screenplay
- Manuel SeffScreenplay
- Bernard SchubertScreenplay
Cast
- Bobby BreenTommy Martin
- Dolores CostelloMartha Martin
- Charles RugglesSam Terwilliger
- Irene DareIrene Dare
- Dorothy PetersonAnnie Decker
- Robert BarratWilliam Decker
- John 'Dusty' KingHenry Johnson
- Margaret HamiltonMrs. Small
- Billy GilbertMr. Small
- Jonathan HaleMr. Kane
- Delmar WatsonReuben Johnson
- Spencer ChartersSmith
Stills
Themes
musicalmennonites