Welcome Stranger 1947 Crusty Dr McRory of Fallbridge, Maine hires a replacement for his vacation sight unseen Alas, he and young singing doctor Jim Pearson dont hit it off but Pearson is delighted to stay, once he meets teacher Trudy Mason The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold shoulder Pearson, especially Trudys stuffy fiancee But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy