Rusty Leads the Way (1948)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Will Jason

Writers:

Al Martin (characters)
Nedrick Young (screenplay)

Release Date:

21 October 1948 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Sequel | Animal | Animal Actor | Dog Actor | Dog

Cast

Ted Donaldson	...	Danny Mitchell
Sharyn Moffett	...	Penny Waters
John Litel	...	Hugh Mitchell
Ann Doran	...	Ethel Mitchell
Paula Raymond	...	Louise Adams
Peggy Converse	...	Mrs. Waters
Flame	...	Rusty, Danny's Dog

Runtime:

59 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Movie Connections:

Follows Adventures of Rusty (1945)

Good Intentions

Ace the Wonder Dog ended his starring career and is replaced by Flame in this continuation of the 'Rusty' series. The plot is, as always, well-meaning, concerning itself with a blind girl and her efforts to get a seeing eye dog.

The adult cast is excellent, including the ever-dependable John Litel, but the dialogue is very stiff, particularly as spoken by the child actors.

Flame has a different set of tricks from Ace. Ace was good at baring his teeth and looking menacing. Flame does a lot more capering.

While not an awful movie, there isn't really that much entertainment here, although the movie's social conscience may make it worthwhile for the concerned moviegoer.