This excellent film is one of William Holden's best earlier roles...not all that far from the major stardom that was to come.This was also a nice change of pace for Robert Mitchum. It was another sturdy performance by Loretta Young.I find it entertaining,honest and well made.I do wish Warner Home video would see fit to release it on DVD. It's a good 'family' movie, and I believe it would be popular.Considering it was one of RKO's biggest hits in the late 1940's, I guess the public back then saw it the same way I see it....as a terrific film.