Rusty Saves a Life(1949)
Rusty Saves a Life Synopsis
Rusty, 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
Rusty Saves a Life (1949) is a drama film directed by Seymour Friedman, released on February 3, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Ted Donaldson, Gloria Henry, Stephen Dunne and John Litel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Seymour Friedman
- Writers:
- Brenda Weisberg
- Producers:
- Wallace MacDonald
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rusty Saves a Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ted Donaldson
as Danny Mitchell
Gloria Henry
as Lyddy Hazard
Stephen Dunne
as Fred Gibson
John Litel
as Hugh Mitchell
Ann Doran
as Ethel Mitchell
Thurston Hall
as Counsellor Frank A. Gibson
Ellen Corby
as Miss Simmons
Dwayne Hickman
as Nip Worden
- Rudy Robles
Rudy Robles
as Gono Sandoval
Flame the dog
as Rusty
Key crew
Directed by Seymour Friedman, written by Brenda Weisberg, produced by Wallace MacDonald.
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Rusty Saves a Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Rusty Saves a Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rusty Saves a Life?
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The main cast of Rusty Saves a Life (1949) includes Ted Donaldson, Gloria Henry, Stephen Dunne, John Litel and Ann Doran. The film was directed by Seymour Friedman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rusty Saves a Life released?
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Rusty Saves a Life was released on February 3, 1949 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Rusty Saves a Life worth watching?
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Rusty Saves a Life (1949) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.