The Shepherd of the Hills
1928, English. Directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Your Applause Will Resound Like the Thunder in the Hills!
David Howitt, a stranger, comes among the mountain folk of the Missouri hills and, taken in by an Ozark family, becomes known as The Shepherd because of his gentle and kindly ways. Years earlier, his son betrayed a mountaineer's daughter, and The Shepherd hopes to atone for his error. When a continued drought threatens the people with starvation and ruin, they lose faith in the "miracle man" and mock him, though he begs them to keep the faith.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Albert S. RogellDirector
- Alec B. FrancisDavid Howitt, The Shepherd
- Molly O'DaySammy Lane
- John BolesYoung Matt
- Matthew BetzWash Gibbs
- Romaine FieldingOld Matt
- Otis HarlanBy Thunder
- Joseph BennettOllie
- Maurice MurphyLittle Pete
- Edythe ChapmanAunt Mollie
- Carl StockdaleJim Lane
- Ena GregoryMaggie
- John WestwoodThe Artist
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marion Jackson, Rufus McCosh, Dwinelle Benthall
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What The Shepherd of the Hills is based on
The Shepherd of the Hills is based on The Shepherd of the Hills (1907) by Harold Bell Wright, published by A. L. Burt Company.
1907
The Shepherd of the Hills
By Harold Bell Wright
Published by A. L. Burt Company
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The Shepherd of the Hills runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Shepherd of the Hills is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shepherd of the Hills on?
The Shepherd of the Hills isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1928. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shepherd of the Hills?
If you liked The Shepherd of the Hills, try The Proud Rebel, Union Pacific, Don't Come Knocking.
Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills (1928) was directed by Albert S. Rogell and stars Alec B. Francis, Molly O'Day, John Boles.
What is The Shepherd of the Hills based on?
The Shepherd of the Hills is based on The Shepherd of the Hills (1907) by Harold Bell Wright, published by A. L. Burt Company.