I so loved this movie. All the Actors and Actresses were excellent in their roles. The Comedic timing was perfection and I discovered an Actor named Van Heflin. I have since made it an effort to see all the movies he has been in.
Some say he never made it to the Hollywood A list and I say you are wrong. He brought a tenacity of strength, a warm tenderness, a genuine humor, and became the character.
Too me, Van Heflin's character was what made the film a cherished treasured memento for the ages.