Gallant Bess
“See Bess do stunts you never saw a horse do before.”
Synopsis
Marshall Thompson stars in this MGM drama about a young soldier's devotion to a horse he rescues during WWII. (Not to be confused with "Adventures of Gallant Bess", another film released two years later.)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Marton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Bartlett
- Original Score
- Rudolph G. Kopp
- Original Title
- Gallant Bess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Marton
Jeanne Bartlett, Marvin Park
Rudolph G. Kopp
John W. Boyle
Harry Komer
Harry Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Marton
Director
Jeanne Bartlett
Screenplay
Harry Komer
Editor
Harry Rapf
Producer
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gallant Bess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gallant Bess about?
Marshall Thompson stars in this MGM drama about a young soldier's devotion to a horse he rescues during WWII. (Not to be confused with "Adventures of Gallant Bess", another film released two years later.)
Who directed Gallant Bess?
Gallant Bess was directed by Andrew Marton.
Who stars in Gallant Bess?
The principal cast of Gallant Bess includes Marshall Thompson, George Tobias, Clem Bevans, Chill Wills, Donald Curtis.
When was Gallant Bess released and how long is it?
Gallant Bess was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Gallant Bess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gallant Bess was composed by Rudolph G. Kopp.