The Pride of Jesse Hallam

Jesse Hallum sells the family farm to see that his daughter receives the medical care she needs at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The big city challenges him, though, especially when his illiteracy is exposed.

Cast

Johnny Cash

as Jesse Hallam

Brenda Vaccaro

as Marion Galucci

Ben Marley

as Ted Hallam

Eli Wallach

as Sal Galucci

Guy Boyd

as Policeman

Chrystal Smith

as Jenny Hallam

Earl Poole Ball

as Uncle Charley

Linda Bennett

as Receptionist

Viola Borden

as Mrs. Kleeman

Michael Burnham

as Tully

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