Hollands opus was partly intended to be a remake of it in the 1930s, saxophonist and wannabe lawyer lem siddons moves to a small town called hickory, where he starts work at a general store. Those who consider themselves too sophisticated or too adult to enjoy this movie might be surprised. The lack of a widescreen presentation is troubling. It follows a childless couple who devote themselves to the youth of. The movie is long, but is so well paced and full of good story that you are still disappointed when it ends. In this walt disney film, a bunch of boy scouts luck out when wornout jazz saxophonist lemuel siddons fred macmurray leaves. December 1, 1966 saw the release of walt disneys follow, me boys. Bonnie tries to resume her canceled honeymoon, liz wishes her newlypromoted husband would settle down, frenchwoman michele wants lt. A 1930s saxophonist fred macmurray finds happiness with his bride vera miles and as the leader of a boy scout troop. With fred macmurray, vera miles, lillian gish, charles ruggles. It is an adaptation of the 1954 novel god and my country by mackinlay kantor and is notable for being the final live action film produced by walt disney, who died during the month of its release the film stars fred macmurray, vera miles, lillian gish, charles ruggles and kurt russell, and is coproduced by. See more ideas about movies, good movies and i movie. He marries sweetheart vida downey vera miles and embarks on a lifelong rollercoaster ride as a scoutmaster to a.
If youre looking for a note for note recitation of the movie, this isnt it. Theres a job to do, theres a fight to win, follow me boys, follow me, and it wont be done till we all pitch in, lift your chin with a grin. Disney actually died two weeks after the film was released. Trying to fit in, he volunteers to become scoutmaster of the newly formed troop 1. I found the book to be a good read, not a page turning super engrossing story but a nice sit down and just read for the pleasure of it story. Deciding to settle down, he finds a job as a stockboy in the general store of a small town. Having seen it, i found it to be a rather enjoyable movie. In this walt disney film, a bunch of boy scouts luck out when wornout jazz saxophonist lemuel siddons fred macmurray leaves the music scene behind him and becomes their new scout leader. After one year too many on the road with a ramshackle jazz band, lem siddons. Pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie.
I actually had no idea that follow me, boys was based on a book. In this walt disney film, a bunch of boy scouts luck out when wornout jazz saxophonist lemuel siddons fred macmurray leaves the music scene behind him. Bonnie, toni, michele and liz are on the riviera to visit their respective husbands and boyfriends in the u. Charles ruggles actor cameo appearance uncredited yours for. This film is known for being the last film that walt disney produced while he was alive. The magical world of disney follow me, boys part 1 tv. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. Norman tokars 1966 liveaction family feature follow me, boys. The film is presented with a standard full frame transfer with dolby digital mono sound in english. In the cast were fred macmurray, kurt russell, vera miles, lillian gish, elliott reid, luana patten, ken murray, and parley baer. Lem siddons is part of a traveling band who has a dream of becoming a lawyer.
Set against lovingly recreated scenes of 1930s america, this family classic shines with warmth. Classic nostalgia and drama awaits as roadweary musician fred macmurray puts down roots to embark on a lifelong career as a scoutmaster for highspirited youngsters, including a troubled boy played by kurt russell in his first disney role. A 1930s saxophonist fred macmurray finds happiness with his bride vera miles and as. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent follow me, boys. Musician lem siddons settles down, marries, and embarks on a lifelong rollercoaster ride as a scoutmaster to some highspirited boys. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone.
In the cast were fred macmurray, kurt russell, vera miles, lillian gish. Pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released follow me, boys. It is an adaptation of the 1954 novel god and my country by mackinlay kantor and. Follow me, boys still one of the greatest scouting films. In a nutshell, an outsider named lemuel siddons wants so badly to become part of the community he volunteers to become the scoutmaster of a new boy scout troop. The other side of the mountain part 2 a 10 minute tribute to the film starring marilyn hassett. With connie francis, paula prentiss, dany robin, janis paige. After one year too many on the road with a ramshackle jazz band, lem siddons fred macmurray decides to put down roots. Follow me boys, follow me, when you think youre really beat thats the time to lift your feet, and follow me boys, follow me, pickem up, putem down and follow me, pickem up, putem down pickem up.
Your full list of all upcoming dc movies with key details. Follow the sun tv series 1961 george beaumont 1 episode, 1961 the real mccoys. He marries sweetheart vida downey vera miles and embarks on a lifelong rollercoaster ride as a scoutmaster to a steady stream of highspirited youngsters. The screenplay by louis pelletier was based on the 1954 book, follow me, boys. It not only includes great acting, but some wonderful songs.