
The Pride of Jesse Hallam
Drama · Family · TV Movie
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Jesse Hallam
Johnny Cash
Jesse Hallam


Brenda Vaccaro
Brenda Vaccaro
Marion Galucci
Brenda Vaccaro
Marion Galucci


Ben Marley
Ben Marley
Ted Hallam
Ben Marley
Ted Hallam


Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Sal Galucci
Eli Wallach
Sal Galucci


Guy Boyd
Guy Boyd
Policeman
Guy Boyd
Policeman
Chrystal Smith
Chrystal Smith
Jenny Hallam
Chrystal Smith
Jenny Hallam
Earl Poole Ball
Earl Poole Ball
Uncle Charley
Earl Poole Ball
Uncle Charley
Linda Bennett
Linda Bennett
Receptionist
Linda Bennett
Receptionist
Viola Borden
Viola Borden
Mrs. Kleeman
Viola Borden
Mrs. Kleeman
Michael Burnham
Michael Burnham
Tully
Michael Burnham
Tully
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