A triumph for MGM, Brown's affecting tale of a boy's love for an orphaned fawn remains a splendid family picture whose hard lessons about love and attachment still resonate. A youthful Peck and radiant Wyman are both solid as beleaguered farmers making do in the rough scrub-lands of Florida. Though Jarman's performance may seem a touch broad by today's standards, he's still appealing as Flag's staunch defender. The picture garnered seven Oscar nominations, winning two for its dazzling color cinematography and art direction.