Rusty Leads the Way(1948)
Amazing adventures with a gallant
Rusty Leads the Way Synopsis
Danny Mitchell and his canine pal Rusty befriend blind girl Penny Moffatt. Feeling cheated by life, Penny resists all efforts to cope with her handicap. But with Rusty's help, the girl gains a new lease on life and agrees to adopt a seeing-eye dog.
Rusty Leads the Way (1948) is a family and adventure film directed by Will Jason, released on October 21, 1948 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Ted Donaldson, Sharyn Moffett, John Litel and Ann Doran. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Jason
- Writers:
- Nedrick Young, Arthur A. Ross, Al Martin
- Producers:
- Robert Cohn, Wallace MacDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent J. Farrar
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rusty Leads the Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ted Donaldson
as Danny Mitchell
Sharyn Moffett
as Penny Waters
John Litel
as Hugh Mitchell
Ann Doran
as Ethel Mitchell
Paula Raymond
as Louise Adams
Peggy Converse
as Mrs. Waters
Flame the dog
as Rusty
Paul E. Burns
as Postman (uncredited)
David Ackles
as Tuck Worden (uncredited)
Mary Currier
as Miss Davis (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
as Board Member (uncredited)
John Hamilton
as Board Member (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Will Jason, written by Nedrick Young, Arthur A. Ross and Al Martin, produced by Robert Cohn and Wallace MacDonald.
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Rusty Leads the Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Rusty Leads the Way – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rusty Leads the Way?
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The main cast of Rusty Leads the Way (1948) includes Ted Donaldson, Sharyn Moffett, John Litel, Ann Doran and Paula Raymond. The film was directed by Will Jason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rusty Leads the Way released?
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Rusty Leads the Way was released on October 21, 1948 and runs for 59m.
Is Rusty Leads the Way worth watching?
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Rusty Leads the Way (1948) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.