The Ponder Heart

Synopsis

Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her death leads to Daniel's trial for murder

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Key crew

• Martha CoolidgeDirector
• Gail GilchriestWriter
• Van Dyke ParksOriginal Music Composer
• Grant GeissmanOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Angela BettisBonnie Dee Peacock
• JoBeth WilliamsEdna Earle Ponder
• Jennifer LewisNarcissa Wingfield
• Victor SlezakOvid Springer
• Brent SpinerDorris Grabney
• Lenny Von DohlenDeYancey Clanahan
• Joanne BaronMiss Teacake Magee

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