That Hagen Girl

That Hagen GirlThey gossiped about her in whispers! The victim of idle tongues and meddling people! Shirley Temple stars with former United States President Ronald Reagan as Mary Hagen, a young woman trapped in the vicious rumors of her fellow townsfolk who claim she is the illegitimate daughter of lawyer Tom Bates (Reagan). Although it turns out that she is actually an adopted orphan, the rumors turn to outrage as Bates develops a romantic relationship with Mary,

fueled by rage

wrangling an unfettered dalliance with an eager temptress and pursuing rodeo cash prizes so he can someday buy his own spread

an act of courage that starts Tom on a mission to provide hope and homes for more unwanted children

Lanky newcomer James Stewart makes his feature-film debut as an eager reporter waggishly called Shorty

Lily believes she's transcended her friend's fate - but then she falls hard for a married man and her path begins to look much like Mary's

Magic Boy is an enchanting precursor to decades of imported Japanese ani-magic

the desperation of men who hire themselves as taxis to piggyback fares through the mire

a double-cross that will lead to murder and a shocking surprise when the cops reveal the killer's name

even though his uncontrollable fascination may cost him his friends

Bombshell Raquel Welch ("The Three Musketeers

Adopted by Don M

Edmund Gwenn