Veteran director/producer George Stevens"" film is often considered the second film of his "American trilogy," positioned betweenA Place in the Sun (1951)andGiant (1956).As everyone dispersed, the Thief tripped he ring""s owner (who had ordered the punishment), and cleverly stole he ring without the man knowing.When Nora walked back to the hotel, the Sheriff and his Deputy came over to her father to ask about the Indians"" jailbreak: "Any news of the Osceola brothers?" They asked to look around the property, but Mr.When the nurse took off with his cigars, he begged and pleaded: "Can""t I have just one?...A few puffs after meals? Please." He jokingly proposed murdering her "some dark night":"When her back is turned, I""ll snatch her thermometer and plunge it through her shoulder blades.He had since become married (to Lisa (Natalie Trundy) from the previous film), and his son Cornelius (Bobby Porter) was in the class and obediently following directions.