The Grass Harp
After his mother's death, Collin Fenwick goes to live with his father's cousins, the wealthy, avaricious, and controlling Verena Talbo, and her compliant, earthy sister Dolly. When a city slicker comes to town and convinces Verena to market Dolly's locally-famous tonic, Dolly finally gets some backbone, refuses to divulge the formula, and heads for a tree house with Collin and Catherine, the loyal maid. Verena, who has most of the town in her pocket, sics the law on the renegades. Dolly, Catherine, and Collin find a supporter in a retired judge, Charlie Cool, who's attracted to Dolly. Will Verena's venom win out? And what about that city slicker?
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Love is a chain... - Dina
Definitely my favourite line from this film, as it is so true and really helps define this one. This movie is funny and dramatic, but not too much of either, sweet and most of all loving. There are a lot of great actors all doing there best work. I've always especially loved Walter Matthau and Sissy Spacek, two top-notch actors. If you like over the top anything, this is not for you, but it is not so subtle that it'll bore most viewers. My husband and I found it thoroughly entertaining (even if a touch depressing). In my opinion, definitely worth watching!A Beautiful Little Movie - waterlilybarb
This is a lovely little movie with a stellar cast. Memorable characters and good, often witty dialogue make this a movie one can watch with their children or grandparents without worry. Piper Laurie will steal your heart as Dolly Talbo, just as much as Edward Furlong, who plays our young "hero", Collin Fenwick, will touch it. Told from Collin's point of view, this is a true coming of age story that will quietly reach your heart.
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Love is a chain... - Dina
Definitely my favourite line from this film, as it is so true and really helps define this one. This movie is funny and dramatic, but not too much of either, sweet and most of all loving. There are a lot of great actors all doing there best work. I've always ...A Beautiful Little Movie - waterlilybarb
This is a lovely little movie with a stellar cast. Memorable characters and good, often witty dialogue make this a movie one can watch with their children or grandparents without worry. Piper Laurie will steal your heart as Dolly Talbo, just as much as Edward ...