Spencer's Mountain

(1963)Directed by Delmer Daves118 minDrama, Family
Clayboy's schoolteacher impresses upon Clayboy the following phrase, "The world steps aside to let a man pass, if he knows where he is going"

Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.

Henry Fondaas Clay Spencer
Maureen O'Haraas Olivia Spencer
James MacArthuras Clayboy Spencer
Donald Crispas Grandpa Spencer
Wally Coxas Preacher Goodman
Mimsy Farmeras Claris Coleman
Virginia Greggas Miss Parker
Lillian Bronsonas Grandma Spencer
Whit Bissellas Dr. Campbell
Hayden Rorkeas Colonel Coleman
Kathy Bennettas Minnie-Cora Cook
Dub Tayloras Percy Cook
Hope Summersas Mother Ida
Ken Mayeras Mr. John
Rusty Laneas University Dean (uncredited)
Barbara McNairas Graduation Singer (uncredited)
Kym Karathas Pattie-Cake Spencer (uncredited)
Victor Frenchas Spencer Brother (uncredited)
Med Floryas Spencer Brother (uncredited)
Michael Greeneas Spencer Brother (uncredited)
Mike Henryas Spencer Brother (uncredited)
LDLarry D. Mannas Spencer Brother (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Spencer Brother (uncredited)
Ray Savageas Spencer Brother (uncredited)