The movie feels like George Stevens combined three separate stories into a sprawling family drama. The narrative begins with "Bick" (Rock Hudson) traveling from his large Texas ranch to purchase a horse from "Dr. Lynnton" (Paul Fix). However, instead of the horse, his attention is caught by the doctor's daughter, "Lesley" (Elizabeth Taylor), riding it. Soon she’s on her way to becoming his wife, and must adjust to a …