OLD YELLER (Theatrical Release USA 1957)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

Old Yeller—cute, clean, simple, family watch—appeals to both the adult and child audience. While the movie runs on a slower story-telling mode, it has a certain classic feel that leaves a good after viewing emotion. It presents many good life lessons that are easy to understand to include how important each family member is in maintaining the integrity of family. This straight-forward movie, with no hidden agenda, works at the G-rated level for everyone. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

A stray dog leaves his imprint on a rural pioneering family's hearts. 

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Robert Stevenson for directing effort. Thank you to Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Jeff York, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Beverly Washburn, and Chuck Connors. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie is cute, simple and leaves a feel-good after viewing emotion. It’s a good share movie for the whole family and still, despite its age, makes a good family home video library addition.

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Ben Meyers