Challenge to Lassie(1949)
Wanted by the Law
Challenge to Lassie Synopsis
When Lassie's master dies, an old friend tries to convince a judge that the dog's life should be spared.
Challenge to Lassie (1949) is a action, family, adventure and drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on October 31, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, Geraldine Brooks and Reginald Owen. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Eleanor Atkinson, William Ludwig
- Producers:
- Robert Sisk
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Schoenbaum
- Composer:
- André Previn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $775,000
- Revenue:
- $1,155,000
- Status:
- Released
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Challenge To Lassie 1949 (Preview Clip)
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Challenge to Lassie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edmund Gwenn
as John Traill
Donald Crisp
as 'Jock' Gray
Geraldine Brooks
as Susan Brown
Reginald Owen
as Sergeant Davie
Alan Webb
as James Brown
Ross Ford
as William Traill
Henry Stephenson
as Sir Charles Loring
Alan Napier
as Lord Provost
Sara Allgood
as Mrs. MacFarland
Edmund Breon
as Magistrate
Arthur Shields
as Dr. Lee
Lumsden Hare
as MacFarland
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Eleanor Atkinson and William Ludwig, produced by Robert Sisk.
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Challenge to Lassie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Challenge to Lassie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Challenge to Lassie online?
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Challenge to Lassie (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Challenge to Lassie?
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The main cast of Challenge to Lassie (1949) includes Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, Geraldine Brooks, Reginald Owen and Alan Webb. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Challenge to Lassie released?
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Challenge to Lassie was released on October 31, 1949 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Challenge to Lassie worth watching?
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Challenge to Lassie (1949) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Challenge to Lassie?
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