[Immediately FREE] Wholesome Weekend "Date" Movie

I'm not very  good at doing something on an absolutely routine basis, but I would really like to start a feature at this blog where I weekly recommend/highlight one film that I think would be a perfect DATE-NIGHT film to watch sometime during the weekend. 

When my Mom was still alive and I would leave a film to go to the washroom or get something to eat, I'd return to ask, 
"So, what did I miss?"

Mom would jokingly answer,
"Well, they have yet to have the big car chase where they overturn the vegetable cart, they haven't done much 'suck face' and they haven't  'done the nasty'  either."

Those were her three big hates in every film. She found those elements cheap catering to the lowest common denominator.
I've discovered most people agree with her and watch a film in spite of those things, but consider them a waste of time. (Both Christians AND Non-Christians)

So we continue to search in hope for that good film without the gross out violence, graphic sex and constant swearing. that doesn't make you want to yell at the screen.
"Common, common. Let's get back to the story'!"

Here's the list of things I will be looking for in the films I recommend:

LAURA-LEE's REQUIREMENTS :

• Good Story
• Appeals to BOTH Men & Women
• Funny
• Witty
• Good acting
• Plot Twist
• Evokes "warm fuzzies"
• Motivates snuggling
• No Graphic Sex, Violence or Swearing
• Leaves you with good feelings/thoughts
• Available somewhere on the Internet for FREE (so you can watch it Immediately)

For my FIRST pick:

"Count Three and Pray" (FREE at YouTube)

Joanne Woodward & Van Heflin

Starring Van Heflin, Joanne Woodward (in one of her very first film roles) and Raymond Burr.
It's technically classified as a "Western" but now-a-days we would call it  a "Romantic-Comedy".

It revolves around a man returning to his small, hometown from fighting the American Civil war, but he fought for the North while most of his town fought for the South.

Before he left for war he was known as the local "hell- raiser", but during the war he "saw the light" and became a Preacher. He goes back home to rebuild the church that was burned down during the war and take over as the "New preacher." 

In the Parsonage (the house next to the church where the Minister lives) he discovers Joanne Woodward has taken up residence with "squatters rights".
Let the fun and fighting begin. And not  just between the wonderful two lead actors. This new Preacher discovers that old habits are hard to break AND winning over a town when you are considered a "Traitor" is not an easy task either.

Enough of my blabbing. 
Follow the main Link to YouTube (Count Three and Pray) to watch the entire film for Free right now and if you want all the information about the film (and I mean ALL) click on it's  IMDb LINK: Count Three and Pray


It has all the things from my "required" list above and a heavy handed dose of laughter through the entire thing. And feel free to leave me a comment or some feedback here. (You know I love  to hear your opinion).

(I  love these old movie promo posters)

Hope you enjoy my first Recommendation of  "Count Three and Pray".

Have a great weekend.
Love Laura-Lee

Also check out,
First Date - Christian Date Film LIST at IMDb