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For the Love of Rusty

For the Love of Rusty

Part of Rusty Collection

1947•1h 8m
Drama

Danny Mitchell, feeling that he has been misunderstood by his parents, takes his dog, Rusty, and leaves home, camping out near the trailer of veterinary Dr. Francis Xavier Ray. Gas escapes in the trailer during the night, and Rusty rescues the vet before he is overcome.

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Production

Columbia Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Ted Donaldson

Ted Donaldson

Danny Mitchell

Tom Powers

Tom Powers

Hugh Mitchell

Ann Doran

Ann Doran

Ethel Mitchell

Aubrey Mather

Aubrey Mather

Dr. Francis Xavier Fay

Sid Tomack

Sid Tomack

Moe Hatch

George Meader

George Meader

J. Cecil Rinehardt

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