The Red Pony (1949)
- Starring:
- Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lewis Milestone
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Red Pony
One of themost acclaimed films to emerge from Republic studios, The Red Pony is an adaptation of the John Steinbeck story of the same name. Top billing goes to Myrna Loy and Robert Mitchum, but the film's true star is young Peter Miles as Tom. A lonely farm boy, Tom seeks refuge from his troublesome home life and his eternally squabbling parents (Loy and Shepperd Strudwick) through his devotion to a newborn colt. The red pony is the issue of a prize mare owned by ranchhand Billy Buck (Mitchum), whom Tom idolizes. The film's coming-of-age theme cluminates in a poignant denouement. Louis Calhern plays Tom's lovably prevaricating grandfather, while 10-year-old Beau Bridges essays one of his first featured roles. Aaron Copland's score and the rich Technicolor photography of Tony Gaudio contribute to the film's overall mood. The Red Pony was remade for television in 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 91 mins
Complete Cast of The Red Pony
- Myrna Loy - Alice Tiflin
- Louis Calhern - Grandpa
- Gerald Perreau-Saissine - Tom Tiflin
- Patty King - Jinx Ingals
- Beau Bridges - Beau
- Eddie Borden - Circus Performer
- Poodles Hanneford - Clown
- Don Kay Reynolds - Himself
- Alvin Hammer - Telegrapher
- Robert Mitchum - Billy Buck
- Shepperd Strudwick - Fred Tiflin
- Margaret Hamilton - Teacher
- Jackie Jackson - Jackie
- Nino Tempo - Nino
- Dolores Castle - Gert
- Max Wagner - Bartender
- George Tyne - Charlie
- Wee Willie Davis - Truck Driver
- Director(s):
- Lewis Milestone
- Writer(s):
- John Steinbeck
- Producer(s):
- Lewis Milestone
- Categories:
- Family & Kids
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