Movie: "Rachel and the Stranger"

Release Date: Sep 1948 Genre: Western Awards: 1 nomination Runtime: 92 min Cast: Loretta Young (Rachel Harvey) William Holden (David Harvey) Robert Mitchum (Jim Fairways) Gary Gray (Davey) Tom Tully (Parson Jackson) Sara Haden (Mrs. Jackson) Frank Ferguson (Mr. Green) Walter Baldwin (Gallus) Regina Wallace (Mrs. Green) Frank Conlan (Jabez (uncredited))

Storyline

David Harvey is a widower with a young son, Davey. They live on an isolated Ohio farm during the pioneer days. He wants his son to be raised in the manner his wife would have wanted - with proper schooling, Bible study and proper manners. Rachel, an indentured servant, is sold to David. David then marries her in order that little Davey would have a mother to properly raise him. David shows no real affection towards Rachel since this is a marriage of convenience. This all changes when Jim, a friend of the family comes for a visit. During his stay, David sees that there is more to Rachel than just being a "bonds woman", especially when Jim takes a liking to her. This awaken new feelings in David for Rachel.