Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!

One reviewer referred to this old film as "bucolic," a term we rarely encounter these days. I have to agree that the setting is rural and somewhat tame about a young man, Lon McCalliser, who prefers mules over Natalie Wood.... Full review

First, the good news; this isn't a Red Skelton comedy, as one might fairly presume on the basis of its dismally uningratiating title. Second, the bad news (which turns out not really so bad after all), it's actually just another 40s... Full review

The title refers to one of the calls used to control hitched mules. Critics love to make fun of this rather sleepy bucolic saga, and far be it from me to claim anything great for it; nevertheless, I don't think... Full review

"Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!" refers to calls the driver uses to direct his team of mules when out working on a job. After seeing the film on "The Late Show" as a teenager, I was a June Haver fan for... Full review

No special effects, no musical numbers, no dance numbers, but a pleasant way to spend a rainy afternoon. The plot was predictable but acting was adequate and mostly realistic. Maybe not realistic results, but plot reinforced the attitude that hard... Full review