Rusty Saves a Life (1949)
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Synopsis of Rusty Saves a Life
Columbia's "Rusty" series was entering the homestretch with 1949's Rusty Saves a Life. The eponymous doggie hero, 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. Gloria Henry, best known to TV fans as Alice Mitchell on Dennis the Menace, is the fresh-faced heroine. Also on hand in a featured role is future "Dobie Gillis" Dwayne Hickman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Rusty Saves a Life
- Ted Donaldson - Danny Mitchell
- Stephen Dunne - Fred Gibson
- Ann Doran - Mrs. Mitchell
- Rudy Robles - God
- Dwayne Hickman - Nip
- Ronnie Ralph - Gerald
- Emmett Vogan - Mr. Foley
- Harry Harvey - Mr. Hebble
- Gloria Henry - Lyddy Hazard
- John Litel - Hugh Mitchell
- Thurston Hall - Counselor Gibson
- Harlan Briggs - Dr. McNamara
- David Ackles - Tuck
- Ellen Corby - Miss Simmons
- Flame the Dog
- Director(s):
- Seymour Friedman
- Writer(s):
- Brenda Weisberg
- Producer(s):
- Wallace MacDonald
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