Rachel and the Stranger

"Once was a man, a married man... Who couldn't see the danger Until one day, one fateful day... Along came a Tall, Dark Stranger!"

Oct 2 1948 Approved 1h 33m
Adventure, Western

A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.

Plot

David Harvey is a widower with a young son, Davey. They live on an isolated Ohio farm during the pioneer days. He wants his son to be raised in the manner his wife would have wanted - with proper schooling, Bible study and proper manners. Rachel, an indentured servant, is sold to David. David then marries her in order that little Davey would have a mother to properly raise him. David shows no real affection towards Rachel since this is a marriage of convenience. This all changes when Jim, a friend of the family comes for a visit. During his stay, David sees that there is more to Rachel than just being a "bonds woman", especially when Jim takes a liking to her. This awakens new feelings in David for Rachel.

Written by

Waldo Salt, Howard Fast

Directed by

Norman Foster

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
2,853
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA