The Yearling

The Yearling (1946) starring Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman, Claude Jarman, Jr. A boy named Jody (Jarman) becomes attached to a fawn whom he adopts and names Flag. But Flag grows into a yearling, who gets into Jody's family's crops and threatens their livelihood. Eventful, richly textured movie is definitely not just for kids. Shot in beautiful Technicolor on locations in Florida. Peck won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Pa, and Jarman won a special young-actor Oscar. (Subtitles in English are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: A-