susanmichaud

I can't add anything more, except this: One of my favorite scenes in the movie is the frozen stare from actor Russell Simpson's character aimed at young Jess during "Meeting." I hadn't seen anyone mention it and it's right up their with Samantha the goose for brilliance in film and direction. Needless to say, I adore this movie, have it on my DVR and would panic if I lost it.

A school teacher comes to a farm land to earn a living and educate their children, as well. She marries a farmer and has a son, she calls "So Big" for asking him how big his love is for her. She dreams for him a life driven by passion and creativity or farming as opposed to a quest for money. Her son strives for the dollar. Yet, after finally finding love in a girl ( a young Bette Davis) a painter, she sets him straight and points out the true beauty of life, including his own mother (played by the magnificent Barbara Stanwyck), who is aged and worn. Bette makes it clear to "So Big" that beauty, wealth and love are written all over his mother's face and he finally sees it himself.