The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947)

The Romance of Rosy Ridge: Directed by Roy Rowland. With Van Johnson, Thomas Mitchell, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson. In post-Civil War Missouri, friends, relatives and neighbors find it difficult to live harmoniously together knowing that some of them fought on opposing sides during the war.

“I had Turner Classic Movies on. Thought I had seen so many of the old movies, since I was born in 1941! Had not seen this one before, partly about post civil war carpet baggers. Nice story using some of the old fashioned songs and terms from the hills.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHas some commentary about the losses and evils of the Civil War. A very American movie about basic values that could speak to any culture where the people farm and live simple lives full of struggle and hardship, as well as kindness and support. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI did enjoy it, even though I am mostly a special effects fan. Last movie I loved was War of the Worlds. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTypical ending for the times, very upbeat. An interesting look at a much smaller part of the American past than is seen in Gone With the Wind. Janet Leigh was very young in her part!”