(Clarence Brown, US 1946, 128 min., 35mm)
Starring Gregory Peck and set in the wilds of southern Florida following the Civil War, The Yearling tells the story of a family of farmers at the mercy of nature and a young boy who is forced to choose between his love for his only companion (a pet yearling) and his duty to his parents. Lush color, fine acting, and a first-rate script make this classic tearjerker a must-see for adults and children alike.