Raintree County

(1957)Directed by Edward Dmytryk188 minRomance, Drama, History
In The Great Tradition Of Civil War Romance

In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted from his high school sweetheart Nell Gaither by Susanna Drake, a rich New Orleans girl. This love triangle is further complicated by the American Civil War, and dark family history.

Elizabeth Tayloras Susanna Drake Shawnessy
Montgomery Cliftas John Wickliff Shawnessy
Eva Marie Saintas Nell Gaither
Nigel Patrickas Prof. Jerusalem Webster Stiles
Lee Marvinas Orville 'Flash' Perkins
Rod Tayloras Garwood B. Jones
Agnes Mooreheadas Ellen Shawnessy
Walter Abelas T.D. Shawnessy
Jarma Lewisas Barbara Drake
Tom Drakeas Bobby Drake
Rhys Williamsas Ezra Gray
Russell Collinsas Niles Foster
DeForest Kelleyas Southern Officer
ESEileen Stevensas Miss Roman
Luana Leeas Girl (uncredited)
Sue Georgeas Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Myrna Hansenas Mrs. Lydia Gray (uncredited)
Fred Aldrichas Townsman (uncredited)
Ruth Attawayas Parthenia (uncredited)
JBJohn Bartonas Townsman (uncredited)
Oliver Blakeas Jake - Bartender (uncredited)
Nesdon Boothas Spectator (uncredited)
GBGeorge Boyceas Party Guest (uncredited)
Henry Brockas Minor Role (uncredited)