THE UNDERDOG (1943) Barton MacLane, Bobby Larson & Jan Wiley | Drama | B&W | Cinema Gem

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The Underdog is a 1943 American drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Barton MacLane, Jan Wiley and Charlotte Wynters.

It is a story of how a dog overcomes his fear of fire when his young master is endangered by saboteurs.

Synopsis

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 & Crew

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

Directed by: William Nigh
Written by: Ben Lithman, Lawrence Taylor, Malvin Wald
Produced by: Max Alexander
Starring: Barton MacLane, Jan Wiley, Charlotte Wynters
Cinematography: Robert E. Cline
Edited by: Charles Henkel Jr.
Music by: Lee Zahler
Production Company: Producers Releasing Corporation
Distributed by: Producers Releasing Corporation
Release Date: October 19, 1943
Running Time: 65 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English