| The Underdog | |
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| Directed by | William Nigh |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Max Alexander |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Robert E. Cline |
| Edited by | Charles Henkel Jr. |
| Music by | Lee Zahler |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Producers Releasing Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Underdog is a 1943 American drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Barton MacLane, Jan Wiley and Charlotte Wynters. [1]
It is a story of how a dog overcomes his fear of fire when his young master is endangered by saboteurs. [2]
Plot
After losing his farm, a man moves to a small town in World War II. His elder son is away serving in the army, while his younger boy struggles to fit in and clashes with a neighbourhood gang.
Cast
- Barton MacLane as John Tate
- Bobby Larson as Henry Tate
- Jan Wiley as Ämy Tate
- Charlotte Wynters as Mrs. Bailey
- Conrad Binyon a Spike
- Elizabeth Valentine as Mrs. Connors
- Kenneth Harlan as Eddie Mohr
- George Anderson as Kraeger
- Jack Kennedy as Officer O'Toole
- Frank Ellis as Old Timer
- I. Stanford Jolley as Friendly Soldier
- Jack Rockwell as Fireman
Production and release
Production started in late July 1943. [3] The film was released on October, 10 1943. [3]
Distribution
Because of the presence of scenes showing sabotage, the War Department rejected this film from export. [3]
References
- ^ Parish & Pitts p.294
- ^ "The Underdog (1943)". BFI. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ a b c "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
Bibliography
- Parish, James Robert & Pitts, Michael R. Film directors: a guide to their American films. Scarecrow Press, 1974.
External links
- The Underdog at IMDb
| The Underdog | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Directed by | William Nigh |
| Written by |
|
| Produced by | Max Alexander |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Robert E. Cline |
| Edited by | Charles Henkel Jr. |
| Music by | Lee Zahler |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Producers Releasing Corporation |
Release date |
|
Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Underdog is a 1943 American drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Barton MacLane, Jan Wiley and Charlotte Wynters. [1]
It is a story of how a dog overcomes his fear of fire when his young master is endangered by saboteurs. [2]
Plot
After losing his farm, a man moves to a small town in World War II. His elder son is away serving in the army, while his younger boy struggles to fit in and clashes with a neighbourhood gang.
Cast
- Barton MacLane as John Tate
- Bobby Larson as Henry Tate
- Jan Wiley as Ämy Tate
- Charlotte Wynters as Mrs. Bailey
- Conrad Binyon a Spike
- Elizabeth Valentine as Mrs. Connors
- Kenneth Harlan as Eddie Mohr
- George Anderson as Kraeger
- Jack Kennedy as Officer O'Toole
- Frank Ellis as Old Timer
- I. Stanford Jolley as Friendly Soldier
- Jack Rockwell as Fireman
Production and release
Production started in late July 1943. [3] The film was released on October, 10 1943. [3]
Distribution
Because of the presence of scenes showing sabotage, the War Department rejected this film from export. [3]
References
- ^ Parish & Pitts p.294
- ^ "The Underdog (1943)". BFI. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ a b c "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
Bibliography
- Parish, James Robert & Pitts, Michael R. Film directors: a guide to their American films. Scarecrow Press, 1974.
External links
- The Underdog at IMDb