The_Little_Shepherd_of_Kingdom_Come_(1961_film)

<i>The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come</i> (1961 film)

The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1961 film)

1961 film by Andrew V. McLaglen

The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is an American CinemaScope Western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.[1] It stars Jimmie Rodgers and Luana Patten and includes the film debut of George Kennedy.[2][3][4]

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It is based on the 1903 novel of the same title by John Fox Jr., which had previously been filmed in 1920, directed by Wallace Worsley and starring Jack Pickford, and again in 1928, directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess.

Plot

Chad (Jimmie Rodgers) is a confused young man growing up in 1860s Kentucky. Sheltered from his brutal guardian by a friendly schoolmaster, he learns to love the tiny village of Kingdom Come and has no inclination of leaving. But when the American Civil War breaks out, he finds himself at odds with most of his friends by joining the Union Army. His wartime experiences force Chad to grow up in a hurry, and he returns to Kingdom Come with a whole new outlook on his future existence.[5]

Cast

Production

The film was made by Robert L. Lippert's production company but was released as a 20th Century Fox production as opposed to the Regal Films logo, which they occasionally did.[6]

Filming started September 1960.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  2. [2]
    "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1961) – Andrew V. McLaglen – Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  3. [3]
    Scheuer, P. K. (Sep 5, 1960). "Showman divulges first-aid program". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 167764425.
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    "LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME, the". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 28. 1961. p. 83. ProQuest 1305820578.
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    "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1961) – Andrew V. McLaglen – Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Relatedwork=AllMovie". Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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    Dexter, Maury (2012). Highway to Hollywood (PDF). pp. 96–97.
  7. [7]
    "FILMLAND EVENTS". Los Angeles Times. Jul 20, 1960. ProQuest 167687587.
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