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This song-filled film classic combines endearing live action and enchanting animation to tell the heartwarming story of a young boy with big dreams! Jeremiah is a determined country boy who adopts a mischievous black lamb named Danny. When Jeremiah daydreams of Danny winning a blue ribbon, his scrapbook pictures magically come to life and convince him to enter Danny in the county fair! Along the way, Jeremiah learns valuable lessons on love and dedication. Calling this one of his favorite films, Walt Disney noted, "Why, that's the life my brother and I grew up with as kids out in Missouri." Get in on all the high-spirited, down-home fun for everyone!
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So Dear to My Heart (1948)
82 min
The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.