The Great Meadow (1931)

In the year 1777, the quaint pastoral serenity of a small Virginia village is punctuated by the arrival of Daniel Boone. His tales of Kentucky, painted as a verdant Eden teeming with game and fertile fields, spark a flame of adventure in the hearts of the villagers. Among these are Berk, a man of courage and determination, along with his newlywed wife Diony, a woman of equal strength and resilience. Together, they embark on a grueling 500-mile journey toward the promised land of Kentucky, a dream turned harsh reality. The journey is fraught with perils at every turn - from the deadly ambushes by the relentless Indian tribe led by Black Fox to the gnawing jaws of hunger, the unforgiving elements, and the specter of death itself. After enduring six torturous months, they stumble into the sanctuary of a fort, their dreams of prosperity intact but battered. But respite is fleeting; as the settlers venture out to build homes and sow their fields, they find themselves in the crosshairs of the vengeful Black Fox and his tribe. Amidst this, Berk is compelled to leave Diony and their newborn to avenge his mother's death, an endeavor that leads to him being presumed dead. In his absence, Evan steps in, providing for Diony and her child before eventually marrying her. However, the presumed dead seldom stay so. Berk's return ignites a smoldering contention between him and Evan, challenging him for Diony's love. But Diony, a woman of substance, refuses to be treated as a prize to be won in a duel, asserting her humanity above all else. The Great Meadow is a tale of arduous journeys, love, loss, survival, and the indomitable human spirit.

The Great Meadow is a drama movie featuring Johnny Mack Brown.

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