Lure of the Wilderness

Lure of the Wilderness is a 1952 romantic adventure film directed by Jean Negulesco. The film, which was shot in Technicolor, is based on the 1941 novel Swamp Water by Vereen Bell, and is a remake of the Jean Renoirs 1941 adaption of the novel featuring Walter Brennan in a smaller version of his leading role in the earlier film.

Ben recognizes Jim, who has been accused of a murder committed eight years ago. Fearing lynching, Jim and his daughter have since fled the nearby village to live in the wilderness. Jim admits to one killing, claiming it was done in selfdefense, but insists that the other murder was committed by the vicious Longden brothers. Despite Lauries clearly noticeable lack of trust in Ben, he believes the story of Jim and tells them he wants to return to the civilization to give them a fair trial.The following days, Ben accompanies Jim and Laurie in their routine days, which includes hunting. In this period, Lauries hostility towards Ben softens and they start feeling attracted to each other. During a short return to home, Ben outrages his father and fiance Noreen by announcing he will soon go back into the swamp. Noreen announces she does not plan on waiting for him and that she will look for another beau. At a later dance, Noreen provokes a fight between Ben and Jack Doran, her date, and Ben eventually breaks off the engagement. ........

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