A Girl Named Sooner - 1970s TV Movie

The full TV movie, A Girl Named Sooner. Never released on VHS or DVD.
Sooner (Susan Deer) is a young girl being raised by an eccentric and slovenly bootlegger (Cloris Leachman) in the backwoods of Indiana. It's only after she's taken away by the authorities and given to the childless couple of Mac (Richard Crenna) and Elizabeth McHenry (Lee Remick) that she comes to realize how ignorant she has been of the wider world. The going is difficult, but with patience and understanding, her new parents help her to acclimate to a more civilized life.
Air date: June 18, 1975

[@davidmichels9454]

Im 56, and thanks to KZbin, i can see many memorable tv shows and movies to remind me how sweet my youth was

[@emerlinapascual1233]

True❤

[@yosanmelese9668]

Yes KZbin is doing a beautiful job in that respect

[@blackbird5634]

Let me say that growing up in the 60's and 70's, there was nothing longer than a summer's day. The minutes were interminably long, an hour could last longer than your whole life combined. You heard a cicada's entire song, and it seemed to last well into the next century. This film captures just some of the sense of wonder and wandering of that kind of time. How long did I sit in some secluded place, on a bare rock, in the corner of a field, just dreaming of things? My sneakers were always wet with dew from a walk in the fields or having dipped them from a tippy rock in the stream.

[@winifredherman4214]

How beautifully poetic!

[@annerodriguez4470]

Yes I remember those days

[@johnmccree8941]

@@annerodriguez4470 I also remember. Went into a trance when the girl was crossing the terrain... about teared up thinking about those good ol days.

[@AmorCreaseLabourLawConsu-sm8wv]

❤

[@user-wp7xz7zs9d]

Thumbs up for making me tear up 😢😊😊😊

[@Yosef_Morrison]

It was the summer of 1974 and my grandfather was in the hospital for cancer. My grandmother and I would walk everyday from the house to the hospital to see grandpa. They said there was nothing else they could do for grandpa and so grandma planned to bring him home and keep him comfortable for his last few months. Also this summer the neighbors down the street told me their old car was being used in the filming of a movie across the river in Vevay, Indiana. Vevay was where my great-great grandparents who immigrated from Switzerland in 1864 lived. My neighbors car, my immigrant grandparents old homestead, and a girl named Sooner. Some people have a hard time remembering what they had for supper last night, but I remember very well what I had for supper October 30, 1974. I only remember so well because that was when my grandpa died and I was so upset I didn't keep my supper down. After going to bed up came the spaghetti all over the stuffed animal I used to sleep with. A Girl Named Sooner was televised that next summer. It was a traumatic film in a traumatic period of my childhood. Thanks for the memories. Thanks for helping me revisit my own trauma's. I identified with Sooner and her experiences. Children need to grow up knowing they are loved and wanted.

[@philmills8004]

I can tell how much you loved your grandparents from your post how lucky we were as kids in the 70s having those connections with our grandparents. We were lucky. And didn't realize it then but we do now.

[@FunnySatellite-wm2lg]

I was born 75 but I pretty much lived with my Grandparents n done alot of stuff wth them n always had a good time ❤!! I miss them so much 😢,But the memories I have will always b wth me!! I'm 49 now n I love these kind movies n this really touched Me. God Bless You All 🙏🙂❤️

[@user-gy1xc4dx4h]

AMEN TO THAT ONE 🙏 HONEY AND HEARD AS WELL ❤

[@M1094475]

This is an awesome movie and I am proud to say that my dad and his friend were the carpenters for this movie. They built the shack Cloris Leachman lives in, the wagon for the horse, and many other things. We lived in Aurora, Indiana and not far from the quaint town of Vevay. Still have family in Switzerland & Ohio counties.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

That is awesome your dad worked on the movie! Thanks for sharing the story!!

[@M1094475]

@@WEPDRabbitEarsTV Thank you for the kind words! Be blessed!

[@jessikadewitt4077]

Mark Rodgers so so cool!

[@raeturner8711]

Wow. I love seeing stories of ppl part of movies. Love it. Some real good actors. U mean the carpenter to build stages etc?

[@ravenbaa7989]

Proof

[@char524]

R.I.P. Cloris Leechman. Thanks for leaving us almost 80 years of works from which to enjoy your immense talent and your unique beauty

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Pretty telling that 90% of comments regard being deeply offended by the bird abuse but very few mention the CHILD neglect and abuse. SAD

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

True. Never thought of that.

[@grega1972]

Exactly what are society has concerned itself with , animals more than people

[@luckylunaloops]

I'm not belittling your comment because you make a valid point. But would you please consider that many who watched it here on KZbin also saw it many years ago when we were about the same age as Sooner... We connected with Sooner and -- as movie magic can do -- were made to briefly feel as if we **were** her as we watched. So, the bird scene left a horrible, indelible mark on our young souls. Again, you're right. But please do not minimize the impact this scene had on us. Another viewer posted she was scarred by it. I was, too. And you know what? I'm grateful for that scar.

[@grega1972]

I too was absolutely floored as a child by the bird scene and how cruel and little shits kids can be when they are not TAUGHT to have compassion for a living thing whether it is an animal or a person , in some of us its just not inherent

[@maricamaas2326]

Yes, tragic how there are many children in various circumstances suffering as such, and how foster care often do not turn out to be a safe haven for them. Poor William must have had it difficult too, before Sooner started pampering him; this in spite of her own hardship. towards

[@user-hp9vu7uz6w]

This is a movie from my childhood that brought me to my knees. I felt so many emotions that I had never felt before. Watching this many years later, the feelings felt are the same. Life is hard, help others whenever you can and NEVER EVER judge them. You never know what someone has been through. Xx

[@Iveswoods68]

@@user-hp9vu7uz6w yes! Same here.

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

As a Korean orphan I had to grow up fast. Not fitting in being outcast. Being adopted was my God blessing, growing up on a farm riding horse's, chasing chickens and milking baby calves.. Now I'm happily married to my beautiful husband with 3 beautiful children. I watched this with my mom and fell in love with it. What a beautiful movie. RIP Patricia Caroline my hero and my inspiration I miss you mom and love you. Remember God does love you and thank you for the beautiful movie

[@summerkissestinkerbellezis3118]

Why she died

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

@@summerkissestinkerbellezis3118 she dies of cancer on March 24th, 2022

[@gwenwentworth1690]

Those kids were not her friends, a true friend would care for her pets.

[@sd560]

Cloris is one great actress...it's always a pleasure to watch her movies....and, crenna is so young here, wow!! Thanks for this gem! 😊🙏

[@kim2u]

Rest easy Cloris Leachman. You were a wonderful actor!!!!

[@pamelagivens1791]

ActRESS!

[@MonsterMacLLC]

My favorite is still Fraubrucha(not sure on spelling) from Young Frankenstein

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

The bird went to heaven

[@berliozophile]

I saw this as a very young kid when it first came out on TV and Leachman scared the bejezus out of me. Looking at it today I can see why. She really immerses herself in the character, when she's on screen you can't take your eyes off her. She has such an amazing body of work, so many genres. RIP Ms. Leachman

[@serenawilliams6138]

She really was amazing in this movie, it took me a while to figure out that it was her abs kept thinking that the grandmother is amazing in this! I didn’t recognize her until the very end, I loved this movie.

[@melvinjackson2212]

I can only wonder how many Sooners are out there today that are going through what Sooner went through. A sad movie but at the same time a beautiful movie.

[@stephaniejade7056]

Anyone else able to relate to Sooner's loneliness? As a child, after my mom died and my dad fell into a depression...well, sometimes I feel I'm still stuck there, even after I'm fine for a while, then it comes back at me. There were no extended family growing up. I just remember the loneliness and always trying to fit in and never ever fitting in, constantly moving from city to city, school to school: they always knew I was 'different' and never let me fit in. Now that I'm grown, things will change for the better I know it. Don't be shocked, but I'm in my forties, and it has been lonely up to now. I don't really know who to relate to people. Why don't they want to know me? I really want a family of my own: a loving husband and children more than anything I want to create and love my family even though my own fell apart. Please pray for me. I do love myself, it's what has supported me through all these years, but I want so much to love and be loved, more than anything else in the world I want a loving husband and children. Peace.

[@cynthialyman2636]

You're not alone, even when you feel like it. I too grew up without traditional family, was sick for a long time, have recovered but lost a lot financially, am divorced, no children. In spite of all this, I feel blessed. Hardships have taught me perspective a lot of people my age and even older lack. And I have learned another lesson: we don't make mistakes, mistakes make us, in that what we do wrong and the trials we endure strengthen us and build our character. Take care.

[@cherylann8292]

Im so sorry u had a lonely childhood. Life can be very lonely at times.I hope u find someone awesome to share ur life with....never give up hope💛

[@cynthialyman2636]

Thank you so much. Things are looking up. Have a blessed holiday season and I appreciate your kind wishes.

[@Benancej]

Stephanie Jade May almighty god bless you. Feeling so sorry for you. 00973 39863238

[@Benancej]

Stephanie Jade Pls whatsup me if u wish

[@Zill7711]

Goodness me some of these comments are worrying. A film is fiction not real. The bird and mule weren’t actually killed. This is acting and props. The film is a story to bring us close to the actions and lives others have. To open our eyes and minds. Make us think about others and our own reactions to them. Child and animal neglect and abuse happens, it’s very sad and horrid but through fiction and film we can learn a lot about the lives of others and how we feel about it. May be we can each do something to help children and animals be safe.

[@dmurphy5689]

Some people are more empathetic than others. Apparently, you are not one of these people. It can be very powerful, overwhelming and even tramatic. There are certain movies that I flat refuse to watch because of this.

[@wanderlust62]

I saw this the year it came out; I was 13 and have never forgotten it. I couldn't remember the name until I found it recently under Cloris Leachman's complete list of movies when she passed. This is one of her many, many finest portrayals. I love this movie, it is hard to find, thank you for uploading it!

[@loreebrew38]

Saw it as a kid, appreciate it more as an adult. Leachman it such a great actress. Cried when the bird died. Felt heart broken for Sooner.

[@cazgreen]

Loved Richard Crenna, and what a wonderful actress Cloris Leachman was . RIP both of them

[@katherynclinedinst4586]

WOW ..I HAD TO CHOOSE A BOOK FROM MY SCHOOL LIBRARY FOR A BOOK REPORT ..I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THIS BOOK FOR MOST OF MY LIFE ..WOW I FINALLY SEEN THIS MOVIE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN LIKE 50 + YEARS ..ON CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24 th 2022 ..AWESOME ..I LOVE IT ..

[@lg8354]

Now, this is a Gem. Beautiful movie. How she appreciated that kiss on the forehead from Elizabeth was just endearing ❤ The little things so valuable

[@Catsy_Cline]

I was Cloris Leachman’s Stand In for this movie in my home town. I was 16 at the time.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

That is so cool!! Thanks for telling us!!

[@Catsy_Cline]

Someone sarcastically commented “really” and deleted it. Yes, really. My Drama/English Teacher Mr. Beckett was charged with the hiring of extras and stand-ins. I was his Pet. And I met the height, weight, and blonde hair requirement for the job.

[@Catsy_Cline]

I will add that most of the Hollywood stars and staff were incredibly nice to we small town folk.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

@@Catsy_Cline I deleted that "really" comment because I don't put up with jerks on my channel. Thanks for the additional info!!!!! So cool!!

[@Catsy_Cline]

@@WEPDRabbitEarsTV I really had a great experience, as did everyone here in Vevay. I have never heard of anyone who didn’t. It was one of the best thing that ever happened here. Thanks for fessing up to the “really” comment. PS: I’m not a jerk as you can see. Thanks for sharing Sooner! ❤️

[@angelmagalona9651]

Reading, comments before watching,who's with me,2019 😊

[@nonyabusiness6748]

Me

[@rhondathompson6942]

me

[@darc1378]

Lol yeah reading before watching is good I thought I was alone

[@johnross6463]

A nice way of sort of previewing, thanks.

[@maryflanagan8660]

Me!!!

[@annaleonardi6299]

Greetings from the great state of Texas I seen this movie with my Parents back in 1978 or so It is amazing that I never forgotten her name and this movie I now share it with my in children God bless you all

[@bettylew2231]

I REMEMBER SEEING THIS YEARS AGO. I'M GLAD I STUMBLED ACROSS THIS TONIGHT. I ENJOYED WATCHING IT AGAIN AFTER SO MANY YEARS. THANKS FOR THE MOVIE.😊❤🙏✌

[@paulapohan]

I always remembered the bird killing scene because I always identified with Sooner, doing anything to be accepted, but always finding that it is never enough. People can be so cruel as children, and unfortunately many of them never outgrow it; they just learn to conceal it. I have learned to be a bit less anxious to please. Nobody will kill my bird ever again.

[@philmills8004]

Well spoken 👏

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

To some empathy comes naturally, manifest a seeming guided by the better angels of our nature, given a disposition towards kindness, almost a genetic disposition to be caring & its instinctual to help whereas a love of nature is inborn. To others they must be taught, without they falter in the unknowing & suffering ensues. It's a lesson oft overlooked in neglected inset to many cases & the more trivial aspects of life are taught instead. While there's no manual for raising children that perhaps teaches everything, covers every topic at length, there should be fundamental basics or strict guidelines to start with such as empathy taught as a core foundation of civility. Focus sought on what it means to have a conscience precisely & an adept stewardship overall subject to ourselves. Recognition all that is within our power, with this grand trust lies an enormous responsibility. While I've never known regret in a single instance of having done the right thing, but have suffered intense remorse over the wrong thing. We spare ourselves agonizing effects to act on Principle of well-being over all. It's a sacred trust really given to us to fulfill to the very best of our abilities, to exercise compassion whenever & wherever we can.

[@gettheledout4510]

This is one of the hardest and most beautiful movies I have ever seen. I've seen it three times, including now, since it first came out. Its very powerful, difficult to watch more than once and leaves a profound everlasting mark in me.

[@pn4775]

a simple story with great actors. it just goes to show that you don't need blood guts and gore with car chases to make a good movie. i really enjoyed this one and thank you for this

[@carolvaughan1786]

I'm so glad I found this. Brought back so many memories. I always loved it and still do. People talking about the bird scene are missing the entire story... very sad indeed.

[@Saraswatiji]

Cried through the entire film, beautiful little special girl, I wish your bird had never left you.

[@serenawilliams6138]

I remember seeing this movie as a child and it truly scarred me for life! The scene with the bird getting stoned haunted me for a very long time after I watched this movie. Then I saw it (well over 40 years later) uploaded here and was drawn to it because it sounded strangely familiar. Then the minute I started watching this, the first time I saw Sooner with the bird-it all came flooding back to me. I knew exactly what was going to happen and literally dread everything leading up to it. In hindsight it is interesting that I perceived the scene of Sooner, and the other children and Sooner’s bird, to be so horribly violent compared with what it is normally shown in tv and films today. The fact that those mean, insensitive children killed the bird was probably incredibly instrumental in teaching me compassion and to be anti-bullying long before I even knew the words for such things. I must have been about six years old when I first saw this and it was extremely traumatizing-and I never forgot it. It’s a great little movie. I wish kids watched things like this today. I think this is the sort of film that teaches young people how to treat other people respectfully and decently, and also to be kind to animals too. The fact that this was impressed upon my mind as one of the worst acts of violence I had ever witnessed surprises me after seeing it again, because it really wasn’t as terrible as I recalled, but it made a profound difference to have watched this when I was so young. I was definitely changed because of it. Thank you for sharing this with the public again!

[@christycreates1731]

I can relate to everything you are saying. I was nine when this came out. When it first aired was the only time other than right now that I saw it. I remember every scene so clearly like I just saw it yesterday. I was also affected by the bird scene. As bad as that scene was, and the way the girls treated Sooner on the school playground, I learned about compassion. That movie had a huge part of how I interacted with others as a kid as well as today. Truly a classic!

[@luckylunaloops]

A resounding 'Yes' to everything you wrote. The bird scene affected me just the same as you all those many years ago. I almost didn't watch this movie when I found it here on KZbin because of my memories of that horrible scene. Yes, traumatizing is the right word. But I'm glad I finally did watch. Strange... I feel somehow connected to my young self now in a deeper way. Lots of emotions and memories have sprung up from my childhood to ponder...

[@serenawilliams6138]

@@luckylunaloops I completely understand what you mean. I was surprised at how many memories it dredged up because I actually forgot all about it for years, or even decades. Once I saw it again it all came back like a tidal wave. It helps me understand what I was like as a kid and what really affected me back then. I’m very glad that I was able ti revisit it after all of these years.

[@AH-hm5js]

Thanks for writing this. This scene in this movie is the most disturbing thing I've ever seen, and now that I've seen it again I profoundly regret seeking it out. I was HAUNTED by this scene as a boy. For years it would resurface occasionally and I wished I could unsee it. The feelings of fear and impotence welled up after seeing this. Were I there for years I either dreamt I'd have bashed them all senseless before the bird was hit but I was also haunted by the prospect that I would've been too weak to do anything about it and just stood there powerlessly but very distressed. There would have been some consolation, some solace, had all those little reptile spawn been burned to death or run over slowly by a harvester.

[@jenniferrobinson1599]

Me too! My little sister & I still talk about that sometimes, and I'm 54! 🧓

[@carolynmoreman810]

A beautiful movie. I am so so glad Sooner went back to Elizabeth & her husband they love her.

[@kazdownunder23]

I've been looking for this movie for years. Thank you I saw it when I was younger & always remembered it. It touches my heart, such a sad movie with a happy ending.

[@Mystupidheart123]

Oh my... This movie just broke and melted my heart. I'm feeling so blessed and humbled to have watched it today. Will watch it later again with my sister. Thanks for the upload

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Glad you liked it!!

[@lauriewyatt9055]

I think that I saw this many years ago. I miss movies like this. I don't watch tv anymore because I think that there is so much junk on tv. Thanks for posting this movie.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Laurie Wyatt Glad you found it. Have you watched a new channel called Light TV? they air movies sort of like this.

[@marionwise1674]

Laurie Wyatt We

[@theaperson7948]

Laurie. You are so right about the junk they put on tv and they don't make movie like this anymore.

[@lauriewyatt9055]

Awesome, I will have to check this out.

[@larrymillington3642]

and I agree about the junk TV today. ain't fit for anyone to watch. I watch my tv through good movies I find here on youtube and netflicks, haven't had cable or satellite since 2011 and love it without it. not missing nothing not having it. movies like this is what is good tv and fit to watch

[@hjthomson9006]

What a wonderful movie on so many levels. Sooner touched my heart the child actor did a great job bring her character to life. I enjoyed the grandmother the most & bless her at the end of the day for doing the right thing. 10/10

[@bethrogers5553]

Yes, she was a good actress.

[@ravenpoe7093]

Too bad she hadn’t done anything except this.

[@stupidtreehugger]

One thumbs up is not enough. This is more of what we need, healing and love.

[@Sus-xj9vu]

Alexander LegisNonScriptae this is nice movie

[@robertasimpson1427]

Sonner was GOD SENT. She needed a family. And a family needing a awesome child. A child calling out for love. But no one could hear. GOD BLESSED 🙏

[@CatherineSTodd]

Thanks for posting! Finally, something decent and interesting to watch on TV. Wish more good stories were filmed nowadays.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Catherine S. Todd Glad you found it here!

[@gotnineinit4197]

Good old midday matinee movie! Glad I watched this. Picture quality wasn't great, but it was watchable and accepted for the age of this movie. No weapons and senseless violence and car crashes, ha, not a product of current times that's for sure! Watch this if you harken back for some aspects of the good old ways where good will and love always found a way! Thanks for putting this on KZbin!

[@girigiri7809]

Gotnine Init .Kipp

[@jcvincent6385]

Rarely add comments, but this was an absolutely beautiful movie. Thanks.

[@rushelleshanks5971]

I remember watching this movie when I was young. I miss films like this.

[@Italy55]

A very emotionally moving film.

[@lindah5011]

I have seen this movie many times. It is one of a kind. Makes me bawl every time.

[@janiceb.2523]

Thank you for uploading this film. I watched it when I was about 20 years old, I am now 60 years.

[@user-yx8bh9gu4t]

Wow! I remember seeing this movie when I was seven-years-old on TV right when it came out. I was in second grade at the time living in the north suburbs of Chicago. A different time back then. I remember the story b/c I felt so sorry for the girl. It's amazing coming across it after some 43 years by pure chance. They don't make movies like this anymore, not at all. Thanks for remembering it and uploading it for us all to remember.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

gotwa229 No problem, glad you enjoyed it!

[@calebleetayor7330]

I too saw this movie on TV when it came out. The little girl always reminded me of my younger sister, who've I mothered all our lives together. Wonderful actor's and a beautiful story.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Caeb Tayor Thanks for watching!

[@denisemartinez6456]

I loved this movie as a child! I love this movie now. thank you for the terrific share. Blessings everyone!

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisalane6498]

I seen this movie as a child and looked for it every where! Thank you for this wonderful story and message!

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Lisa Lane Glad you found it here!!

[@Simba______]

Lisa Lane -- You "saw" the movie, not "seen" the movie.

[@joebiddy3699]

Right on Simba, What's wrong with these youngsters now-a-days

[@jueldulany4287]

Lisa Lane is a

[@TMPreRaff]

It's "I SAW this movie..."

[@murchadha1]

Big guy here cried ,such a sweet little girl she melted my heart kids can be the worse too.

[@limapodima7534]

I wish I had had a mother's love❤. I've never known what that is. I looked a lot like Sooner. I have and have been blessed with animals. They taught me how to love ❤️. My mother was jealous of the love my dad gave me, so she made him leave, robbing me of him and he of me. I'm in my sixties, and he is ninety now. We are finally aware of the manipulation. After watching this film, I can't stop crying. Crap. God bless all. I pray you will feel loved and joyful this Christmas 🎄. In Christ. Amen.

[@keh-dalia809]

I'm very sorry... I myself didn't have a dad or a mother who loved me. But I too always had a very special connection with animals, which my mother hated and was jealous of, to see I had a gentle kind compassionate heart, and animals taught me how to love. I thank God for animals, and I have Jesus too who loves me and loves us. Merry Christmas.

[@cmumford1477]

❤

[@sonjaswart9866]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandramena7492]

So enjoyed watching this movie again after many years!!!

[@mariecook622]

Wonderful film.. Lessons to learn and wisdom in how our hearts speak. The bird scene broke my heart....🦅🙏❤️

[@nickscoggins9002]

I'm from Sallisaw, Ok. and movies like this really hit home with me. The movie "Where the Red Fern Grows" was made northwest of Sallisaw in Cookson Hill's. Billy's grandpa's old store is kept just like in the movie but they've added an old style restaraunt to it. It's called Jincy's Place. Movie's like this take me back and I sure appreciate it!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@luckylunaloops]

Ah yes, 'Where the Red Fern Grows' ... My entire 6th grade class watched this together on 'Film Day' at school wayyyy back when. One of the boys started crying, and the bully girl group, led by my primary bully from 5th grade, started making fun of him, pointing, laughing, calling him 'baby' and any other stupid degrading names their pea brains could muster. I lost it. Can't remember the exact details, but I'm fairly certain I was sent to the Principal's office for the first time ever. Nothing physical, just sheer verbal fire and fury.

[@pookiecatblue]

@@luckylunaloops Good on you for sticking up for that person.

[@amyparry6905]

I remember watching this as a kid. A sad, yet up-lifting movie. Thanks for posting.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

amy parry You're welcome!

[@prettypennyschannel]

I saw this when it first came out when I was 9. Awesome movie. I always was the scapegoat, and would sometimes feel like Sooner when I got sick.

[@jenniferrobinson1599]

I'm sorry to hear that. It breaks my heart, the cruel experiences that children suffer at the hands of others for the sake of so called "entertainment"

[@prettypennyschannel]

@@jenniferrobinson1599 Merry Christmas 🤶

[@TheGinnyG]

That scene in which the children stone the beloved bird has been with me all my life, and I couldn't remember where I had seen it. It's the saddest thing I think I've ever seen. I was describing it to my friend, and she found this film. I was able to watch the whole thing and realize how it must have impacted me when I saw it on TV when I was 9. Thank you for posting it.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Ginny Grimsley glad you found it!

[@kirkp.mansfield9230]

I am approaching 50 years old and I remember reading the book and seeing the movie in elementary school. The scene has, and still, bothers me.

[@HeidiRucker78]

Ginny Grimsley Where is that part in the movie?? I don't want to see it at all,I wanna skip over it.

[@johnlamphier9812]

Ginny Grimsley. Same here, traumatized me something as a child, cruel, very cruel and sad

[@catherineoconnell3213]

Ginny Grimsley thank you for the warning..........haven't seen this movie with children stoning a bird...so I can now leave this still intact.....

[@drobles394]

This movie touched my heart many many years ago in 1975 when I saw it on tv. It's a wonderful story of love given to a wild child who deserves love and is taught what love means. I will forever cherish this movie.

[@snugbug5067]

What a wonderful story. Loved those films of days past that were popular in the 70s ( spawned by shows like the Walton's ). I hope to see more on KZbin. 👍

[@traceehart2229]

Great movie, I remember this movie from years ago

[@corazonfernandez6247]

Thank you. It's a great and full of love movie. I am glad I watch this movie and I really enjoy it very much.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Corazon Fernandez Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shirleysalley754]

Kind of old school, and liked it. Need more of this around. Thanks!

[@rickatica]

This was made in my home town,this was the first time I have seen all of it. Thank you.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

rickatica Glad you found it here!

[@jackyblue67same10]

rickatica where is ur hometown ?

[@rickatica]

Vevay Indiana

[@jackyblue67same10]

Rickatica sorry bout that I just looked it up & the lil girl that played Sooner in this movie now lives inj England with her husband .This is a great movie .

[@bryanwilson4325]

rickatica is this a little town?

[@renaepeterson9348]

omg!!! I remember this movie as a kid and LOVED it.....I have looked for it everywhere.....thanks for making my day!

[@Michelle-oc4ty]

Renae Peterson same here!

[@kiaracrystal9503]

Great movie and thank you so much for posting.❤️

[@MariaVillegasR]

I remember dressing just like sooner. I loved the shoes ,dress, socks. Todays lil girls don’t dress like this. Times have changed a lot.

[@Shadow-7773]

Mari Villegas. I love this movie. But you are correct. Little girls today don't dress like girls, they dress like they are still in their bedrooms or poll dancers! But we can only blame the source, parents who do the same thing.. Bed room wear for going out, or poll dancers and workout clothes that don't fit and show everything! Even clothes where you have to guess are they a little girl or something else??

[@pookiecatblue]

Wearing dresses is stupid. Stops little girls from being able to move and play the way they want.

[@trixiepettman-south8500]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOVIE, PITY THE WORLD IS NOT MORE GIVING AND FORGIVING.

[@maryreece2949]

Trixie Pettman-South ..

[@amberrose1108]

Jesus is. He loves us all. But we all need to repent and ask him to forgive our sins and save us. He's the only way to heaven.

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

I really enjoyed this movie! Thank you for this upload WOEPD -TV ;)

[@shelleymcafee8197]

I read this book a long time ago, and remember loving it - despite the sad parts. So glad to see that this TV movie was done well! Thank- You!

[@donnajeffries3707]

Ihaven't seen this movie since 1978. I loved it

[@itz2komplikayted207]

I remember this nice movie! And I remember The Odyssey Channel ... And it wasn't on the TV for very long ... I had wondered what had happened to Odyssey ... I'm glad that there is still some footage around of dissolved channels ... Thank you for uploading this!

[@47Grits]

A beautiful tear jerker of a movie. Love it, Great cast! Thanks for the up load.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Ho Jo Glad u liked it!

[@luckylunaloops]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I had it in my 'Watch Later' queue for a very long time; I had to work up the nerve to watch it. I remember watching it when I was young and crying my eyes out. I'm glad I finally did watch it again (and cried again). All my love to a girl named Sooner.

[@deborasolum5324]

I remember this movie from years ago. I always recall the horror I felt when she killed the bird :(

[@johnplays6987]

Thank you for sharing this movie. To me, it's a new classic.

[@becauseofkarma2913]

WOW! What a great movie! Thanks for sharing. I have never seen this one before!! 😁😘

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Karma defined Thanks for watching! Glad you found it!

[@cobycuzzocrea9142]

Karma defined u shld watch Bill,& Bill on his own Starring Mickey Rooney

[@oanas7681]

Same !

[@sophroniajane5723]

It came on tv when I was a small girl. My parents wouldn’t allow me to watch it; at the “switching” part, I got sent to bed. They felt it was too harsh for a sensitive little girl. This is the first time I’ve seen the rest. I’m near middle aged now. Thanks for uploading.

[@janiceselkrig8254]

Karma defined ut

[@annhopy2220]

Thank you for this upload, it has been years since I last saw this and do enjoy it. It is of course an old movie and they can be the best, they are about the story not the bad language and sex, and what ever else used for effect, not story. Dinner and a movie, both were very good.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Ann Hopy Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jennifermclachlan9248]

Oh that Chloris Leachman she is a stunning actress. Her true beauty shines through all that roughness. Lovely movie.

[@amberrose1108]

She has such an ugly name, but she's really pretty!

[@jennypalmer331]

I think we all have a little of sooner in us as children. Just wanting to be excepted. Beautiful movie

[@loriea1785]

Wow, that was beautiful . You really took me back to my childhood spent in the mountains with my Granny. Loved it !

[@malkaringel7864]

Tks 4 upload. Enjoyed this very much

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Malka Ringel Glad you enjoyed it

[@narniagirl4ever248]

What a worthwhile movie! Richard Crenna and Lee Remick can be very proud of telling this story when they look back on their careers. I have to remark on Cloris Leachman. She did such an excellent job in this role, immersing herself in her character. It took me a few minutes to recognize her, but I had noticed her name in the credits. It would have taken the half the movie, or more, if I hadn't been tipped off by the credits! Everyone did such a good job with this---pitch perfect acting all the way.

[@tim8971]

Exactly!

[@sharonallen6921]

Gosh, to bad the quality of the movie is not better but even with that, what a blessing this movie is. Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful movie. So many life lessons and disappointments but always the hope that life will get better. We need a reminder of that these days.

[@beckycaughel7557]

Oh, I’m so glad that you posted this. I was thinking of this movie not too long ago. It’s been ages since I seen it but it was a favorite of mine as a child.

[@emmaclare5078]

Omg I remember this movie... Don't know when I first saw it (born 1986) but wow so glad someone uploaded it... Glad it all ended well 🙂❤️

[@kingdom753]

A girl named Sooner amazing movie, touches deeply into our hearts. Peace and love brothers and sisters, of good will 🕊👐🤝👏🙏👍🤲🙌.

[@veganvocalist4782]

Really very beautiful film . Well cast , fell in love with ALL the characters human and animal and I felt for her grandma coz she was trying to do her best with her limited knowledge and funds and simply knew no better. I nearly stopped the film though in the scene with the bird but made myself watch the rest . This is a real little gem . The child actress was adorable and a smart little cookie , loved her ;D

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@madhermit8]

Thank you. I am humbled and reminded how compassionate we need to be for one another, Wonderfully deeply moving film.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

madhermit8 Glad you enjoyed it! How did you find the movie? Just searched for it?

[@ronaldmeadows1198]

madhermit8 AMMAN !!!!!!!

[@marieciahawkins2723]

Good family movie, glad I watched it and thank you for bringing it to KZbin. 👍🏾

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

First time I have ever seen this movie, it can really tug on your heart strings. According to IMDB, the girl who played Sooner (Susan Deer) only had this one acting credit, which surprises me because she did a great job. I wonder why she didn't get any more roles? Maybe she didn't want to pursue acting? Cloris Leachman also did a brilliant job as the old bootlegger woman. This was made around the time she was acting on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and on the spinoff Phyllis.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Susan Deer? Of the Partridge Family?

[@floralbouquets]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah that was Susan Dey

[@laurenralph5968]

This was such a cute little film the little girl who played sooner is a little cutie I know she's older then me now but she really was a cute little girl

[@christiemartinez8243]

I remember this movie as a child. And every time I watched this movie I cried. There are a lot of meanings in this movie ❤️

[@SteveCarras]

Yeah, me,too!

[@martinheath9973]

This movie was filmed in my hometown, Vevay, Indiana and Switzerland County, Indiana.

[@MrKmoconne]

This is the most beautiful film no one has seen.

[@rolisonpaint3]

My mom and I watched this when it first was shown. The little girl was so good, and everybody else, but especially Cloris Leachman. I never get over just how beautiful Lee Remick was.

[@joannhutchins5160]

So beautiful ! I'm crying , thank you!

[@cq7415]

Pretty good, clean compassionate movie. Thanks for sharing.

[@49LivingtheDream]

Rather great stars in this film. Richard Crenna and Lee Remick. But, that's a rather modern kitchen for the 1930s.

[@lynnearlyriser]

Wonderful movie, and the critique at the end was a nice addition.

[@CP-xp1kk]

Thanks for sharing this excellent movie!

[@grandmapaula04]

Please please please bring this movie to DVD! I saw it when I was 10. I haven't been able to find it ever since. They need to bring more great old movies back.

[@fairmaiden6472]

That so called husband makes me sick. He was nice to his wife when he met his demands about the girl he dumped straight in her lap and as soon as there is one problem with the child, he continually blames her. Then goes off to see his ex! Imagine if SHE did the same

[@juliemunro1]

It definitely does seem to be a mans world

[@pookiecatblue]

I totally agree.

[@katherinepickford4805]

I remember this movie when I was a kid I just came across this movie from u tube this movie was such a touching movie I sure enjoyed being able to watch a movie I got about Thanks for airing this movie

[@tim8971]

Lee Remick was a wonderful actress. She’s awesome in this role., as she was in Days Of Wine And Roses