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The Green Promise is a 1948 American film directed by William D. Russell. The film was co-produced by Houston oilman Glenn McCarthy and leading man Robert Paige to display the concept and meaning of the 4-H Club and highlight farming issues such as soil erosion, government programs, and individual enterprise. The title refers to a scene where the local preacher gives a sermon on a story from the Book of Exodus of God's "green promise" to lead Moses into a land of milk and honey. The preacher reminds his congregation that the fulfillment of the promise requires faith, difficult journeys and open-mindedness. It is currently in the public domain.
Original Release
03/22/1949
US Release
03/22/1949
Cast
Name | Character |
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Marguerite Chapman | Deborah Matthews |
Walter Brennan | Mr. Matthews |
Natalie Wood | Susan Matthews |
Ted Donaldson | Phineas Matthews |
Connie Marshall | Abigail Matthews |
Robert Ellis | Buzz Wexford |
Jeanne LaDuke | Jessie Wexford |
Irving Bacon | Julius Larkins / Julius Larkin |
Milburn Stone | Reverend Jim Benton / Rev. Benton |
Geraldine Wall | Mrs. Wexford |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Marguerite Chapman | Deborah Matthews |
Walter Brennan | Mr. Matthews |
Natalie Wood | Susan Matthews |
Ted Donaldson | Phineas Matthews |
Connie Marshall | Abigail Matthews |
Robert Ellis | Buzz Wexford |
Jeanne LaDuke | Jessie Wexford |
Irving Bacon | Julius Larkins / Julius Larkin |
Milburn Stone | Reverend Jim Benton / Rev. Benton |
Geraldine Wall | Mrs. Wexford |
Sam Flint | Dr. Pomeroy |
Martin Milner | Joe |
Lee Phelps | Land Owner with Loggers |
Dick Wessel | Mr. Clairborne |
Will Wright | Mr. Grenstedt / Mr. Grinstedt |
Robert Paige | David Barkley |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Glenn H. McCarthy | Executive Producer |
Robert Paige | Producer |
Monte Collins | Producer |