The Sun Comes Up (1949)
100
Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and the dog that belonged to her late son. Punctuated with song-filled interludes.
drama
musical
compassion 8/10
friendship 7/10
loyalty 7/10
love 6/10
responsibility 6/10
self-control 5/10
Challenge to Lassie (1949)
82
When Lassie's master dies, an old friend tries to convince a judge that the dog's life should be spared.
drama
loyalty 9/10
bravery 8/10
friendship 7/10
justice 6/10
violence 3/10