I've just watched this film (Whistle Down the Wind) for the .... well I don't know how many times ... I first saw it on it's Initial release in 1961, and just like that time, I'm sat here with tears rolling down my face again, BUT!! unlike the first time, as a Christian 12 year old boy, I'm now a Cynical/Atheist 54 year old man ... the acting is Fabulous, I must single out Alan Barnes here, as the young brother, both touching and VERY funny, I'm amazed he didn't carry on to do much more. ... if anyone knows what he's doing now let me know!!! ... IF you get a chance "WATCH IT".