The Southerner (1945)

6.6/10 92 min Drama

Overview

Sam Tucker, a cotton picker, in search of a better future for his family, decides to grow his own cotton crop. In the first year, the Tuckers battle disease, a flood, and a jealous neighbor. Can they make it as farmers?

Cast

Zachary Scott

Sam Tucker

Betty Field

Nona Tucker

J. Carrol Naish

Devers

Beulah Bondi

Granny Tucker

Percy Kilbride

W. Harmie

Charles Kemper

Tim

Blanche Yurka

Mama Tucker

Norman Lloyd

Finlay

Estelle Taylor

Lizzie

Paul Harvey

Ruston

Noreen Nash

Becky Devers

Paul E. Burns

Uncle Pete Tucker

Nestor Paiva

Bartender

Almira Sessions

Mrs. Burke (uncredited)

Rudy Bowman

Townsman (uncredited)

Nora Bush

Townswoman (uncredited)

Wheaton Chambers

Store Customer (uncredited)

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