DramaWestern

Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.

"He Tamed Their Wild Hearts With His Courage and Won Them With His Love"

Credits

John WayneYoung Matt Matthews

Betty FieldSammy Lane

Harry CareyDaniel Howitt

Beulah BondiAunt Mollie Matthews

James BartonOld Matt Matthews