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William Gargon. Walter Brennan, Beulah Bondi, Jennifer Holt, Jean Reynolds.
Jonathan Carter is a kindly and wise storekeeper who sits on his front porch taking in the warm spring day with this cat. His wife, Sarah comes out to tell him about a telegraph she received. Is there bad news? No, a hometown soldier is coming home.
When young Peggy enters the store later, Jonathan is eager to tell her about William’s return. Turns out, she has already heard about the telegram. If Peggy and will were such an item before, why is she so upset? Jonathan takes it upon himself to be the matchmaker to work things out between the couple.
A welcome home party is all set for the big surprise arrival. When they learned that will has become blinded, they understand why he has stopped writing letters.
Sarah warns Jonathan to keep his meddling at bay, but is there a way Jonathan can help with the pride that keeps William lock away from the world?
The old man is wise enough to know that sometimes kid gloves need to come off when people throw a pity party. Can Jonathan convince him there still room for him to take part in the world?
Jonathan helps will to see his world to the sounds around him. An interesting exercise, but a little far-fetched.
Just as wills spirits are being lifted, Peggy walks up. As Jonathan succeeded in his efforts?
