The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come

After the untimely death of his parents in the 1860s, young Chad (Jimmie Rodgers) is sent to live in a remote Kentucky town where he's mentored by Maj. Buford (Chill Wills), a warmhearted old man. With Buford's help, Chad begins adjusting to his new life, eventually beginning a romance with local girl Melissa Turner (Luana Patten). When the Civil War starts, however, Chad joins the Union Army and finds himself on the outs with both Buford and Melissa, who favor the Confederacy.