Sweet. Slow. Okay. I appreciated the film as a time capsule, a slice of Americana, and a glimpse into Quaker life during the Civil War. I liked the idyllic and colorful cinematography and set design, as well as the acting. Gary Cooper is perfect in the role of a Quaker father who is nice, gentle, and restrained, but also slightly mischievous and badass for a Quaker. I also liked Dorothy McGuire in the role of the mother and pre-Psycho Anthony Perkins in the role of the son. I even liked the character development, but unfortunately, it took way too long for anything exciting to happen in the movie. When it does, it's over before you know it and the movie ends rather abruptly. It's a sweet film, but would have benefited from better editing.
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