1946 The Yearling Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves? Credits Director Clarence Brown Producer Sidney Franklin Writer Paul Osborn Cinematographers Charles Rosher , Leonard Smith , Arthur E. Arling Composer Herbert Stothart Cast Gregory Peck , Jane Wyman , Claude Jarman Jr. , Chill Wills , Clem Bevans , Margaret Wycherly , Henry Travers , Forrest Tucker , Donn Gift , June Lockhart Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Genres Drama Family Western Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax