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Rusty Saves a Life (1949)

Movie ★ 7.0 68 min

Drama

Rusty, portrayed by a very busy canine thespian named Flame, does exactly what the film's title says he does. But before this prophecy can be fulfilled, the story spends a great deal of time with young Danny Mitchell (Ted Donaldson), who briefly turns to juvenile delinquency when he's denied an expected inheritance

Seymour Friedman Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 3, 1949
Runtime
68 min
IMDb
tt0041833
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Themes

Cast

Ted Donaldson Ted Donaldson Danny Mitchell Gloria Henry Gloria Henry Lyddy Hazard Stephen Dunne Fred Gibson John Litel John Litel Hugh Mitchell Ann Doran Ann Doran Ethel Mitchell Thurston Hall Thurston Hall Counsellor Frank A. Gibson Ellen Corby Ellen Corby Miss Simmons Dwayne Hickman Dwayne Hickman Nip Worden Rudy Robles Gono Sandoval Flame the dog Flame the dog Rusty

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rusty Saves a Life about?
Rusty, portrayed by a very busy canine thespian named Flame, does exactly what the film's title says he does. But before this prophecy can be fulfilled, the story spends a great deal of time with young Danny Mitchell (Ted Donaldson), who briefly turns to juvenile delinquency when he's denied an expected inheritance
Who directed Rusty Saves a Life?
Rusty Saves a Life was directed by Seymour Friedman.
Who stars in Rusty Saves a Life?
Rusty Saves a Life stars Ted Donaldson, Gloria Henry, Stephen Dunne, John Litel.
When was Rusty Saves a Life released?
Rusty Saves a Life is a 1949 drama film.
Where can I watch Rusty Saves a Life?
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