This is the COMPLETE VERSION of the film, including beginning train sequence with narration, which was edited out of later versions. Based on a novel by Richard Bradford, adolescent RICHARD THOMAS (TV’s “The Waltons”) and his mother CLAIRE BLOOM are sent to live in vast New Mexico after his father RICHARD CRENNA goes off to fight WW II. The move is hard on both mother and son. The boy, one of the few whites in the area, makes friends with DESI ARNAZ, JR. and falls for pretty CATHERINE BURNS as he learns to survive the strange new desert land. Meanwhile, his mother becomes increasingly withdrawn and her son must fight with his mother's lover to become the real head of the household. Incredibly moving drama with memorable photography.

PLEASE READ ITEM DESCRIPTION BELOW:

THE IMAGE SHOWN IS FOR DISPLAY ONLY. There is no art. Picture quality is much better than the reference photo.

The item is listed as 'Good' because VISUAL QUALITY IS VERY GOOD. This extremely rare film is from a large private film collection and has NO ART, as there is no 'original' print of this 'lost' film. It comes in a BLANK BLACK COLLECTOR'S SLIPCASE for collectors of rare films. Other specifications regarding packaging and condition stated automatically by auction specifications and requirements may not be applicable to this item. Thanks, folks.

WE GUARANTEE DELIVERY AND SATISFACTION

***This 'lost' film is ALSO AVAILABLE ON ALL-REGION DVD (plays anywhere) at no extra cost. If you would prefer the item in the sharper DVD format, it comes on a fancy Hollywood filmreel-style disc. If you choose DVD, a second, equally rare film will be included as a free surprise extra.

The option to choose either VHS as listed, or DVD, will be sent immediately after purchase is made. You can decide then or also specify by email if you wish.

I GUARANTEE DELIVERY AND SATISFACTION or a replacement/refund. If there is any problem, simply email me and I'll fix it by satisfactory replacement or refund cost and shipping!

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Beatclaire

P.O. Box 7018

Brookings

OR 97415

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WE SHIP ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE! Shipping and handling is 3.00 for First Class within the USA. Please email with any related questions.

Global Priority Shipping and Handling is 8.50 to Canada and Mexico; 10.00 to Great Britain, Europe and Asia. Please email with any related questions. We will contact all buyers within three days. By bidding, buyer agrees to make firm payment arrangements upon contact and complete transaction within ten days, or item will be offered to next highest bidder. We must report all non-paying winners. Sorry about all that necessary stuff, but it IS necessary.

Please email with any and all questions. Please also see my other “lost” movies up for auction, let me know if there are any titles you cannot find and I will do my level best to locate them. I am the Movie Detective!

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----BC