Shenandoah (film)

Shenandoah is a 1965 American Civil War film starring James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett, Patrick Wayne, and, in their film debuts, Katharine Ross and Rosemary Forsyth.

In the state of Virginia in 1864, during the American Civil War, family patriarch Charlie Anderson James Stewart and his six sons Jacob, John, James, Nathan, Henry, and Boy who isrun the family farm, while his daughter Jennie Rosemary Forsyth and daughterinlaw Ann Katharine Ross take care of the housework. The family has no slaves. Though Charlie attends church weekly and considers himself a God fearing man, he doesnt give God credit for anything, but takes credit for himself especially during dinner prayer. He internally blames God for taking his wife from him. His family is constantly late for church and will force people out of their seats to make room for his family, much to the annoyance of the preacher and congregation.Charlies oldest son Jacob Glenn Corbett wants to join the war, but Charlie repeatedly tells his family that they wont join the war until it concerns them. Although a few of the boys want to join, they respect their fathers wishes and remain on the farm. Charlies daughter Jennie is courted by a young Confederate officer named Sam Doug McClure. He wants to marry Jennie, and when Charlie gives his permission, the wedding occurs a few days later. As soon as the vows are said, a corporal rides up and announces that Sam is wanted back immediately. Sam leaves, much to the sorrow of his new bride. Shortly after Sam leaves, Ann then goes into labor, giving birth to a baby girl who they named Martha in honor of Charlies late wife. ........

Source: Wikipedia