Review of Susannah of the Mounties

Susannah - Shirley Temple - is a young girl in the rough Canadian wilderness. Her grandfather died in a Blackfoot Native American raid, leaving her scared and alone. She is transported to a Canadian Mounties post nearby. It's there she meets Mountie Monty - Randolph Scott - a handsome man. He helps her recover. Soon, there is a surprise visit from the daughter of the regiments leader. She is lovely and Monty is bewitched. Meanwhile, Blackfeet are stealing horses. Monty tries to make peace with the Chief, who tells him it is a rogue group of Blackfoot stirring up trouble. He loans the Post his son who amazes Sue with his riding abilities. But, peace is fleeting. The Natives are upset that a railroad track is being built through their land. Can Susannah help make peace? I loved this film as a little girl, being a big Shirley fan. It still has humor and heart and gorgeous scenery. There is probably some accuracy in the depiction of the Blackfeet tribe but of course, they are made to be the villains of the movie. Too bad. Nevertheless, this is an enjoyable film with Shirley as enchanting as always. Do encourage family members to seek information and understand the history of the Blackfoot and that there are two sides to history.