Home in Indiana
“All The Thrills Of 'Kentucky'! All The Magnificence Of 'Maryland'! Come Home To Your Heart in Indiana!”
Synopsis
'Sparke' Thorton, a lad with a penchant for trouble, is sent to live with his Uncle and Aunt Bolt in Indiana after his Aunt Henrietta Bolt dies. Though he's not happy about the arrangement at first, his love of horses and his affection for a young filly that he plans to race make life bearable. He also finds romance with tomboyish 'Char' Bruce who shares his love for horses.
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Lon McCallister
'Sparke' Thornton
Jeanne Crain
Charlotte 'Char' Bruce
Walter Brennan
J. F. 'Thunder' Bolt
June Haver
Christopher 'Cri-Cri' Boole
Charlotte Greenwood
Penelope 'Penny' Bolt
Ward Bond
Jed Bruce
Charles Dingle
Godaw Boole
George H. Reed
Tuppy
Willie Best
Mo' Rum (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Soft Drink Man (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
Reed Hadley
Narrator in Opening Scene (uncredited)
Libby Taylor
Boole's Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Miller
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Home in Indiana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Winston Miller, George Agnew Chamberlain
Hugo Friedhofer
Edward Cronjager
Harmon Jones
André Daven
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
André Daven
Producer
Winston Miller
Screenplay
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Harmon Jones
Editor
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home in Indiana
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What is Home in Indiana about?
'Sparke' Thorton, a lad with a penchant for trouble, is sent to live with his Uncle and Aunt Bolt in Indiana after his Aunt Henrietta Bolt dies. Though he's not happy about the arrangement at first, his love of horses and his affection for a young filly that he plans to race make life bearable. He also finds romance with tomboyish 'Char' Bruce who shares his love for horses.
Who directed Home in Indiana?
Home in Indiana was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Home in Indiana?
The principal cast of Home in Indiana includes Lon McCallister, Jeanne Crain, Walter Brennan, June Haver, Charlotte Greenwood.
When was Home in Indiana released and how long is it?
Home in Indiana was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Home in Indiana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Home in Indiana was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Home in Indiana?
Home in Indiana holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).