Misty
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Synopsis
Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island and holds an auction to thin out the herd. The young children set out to raise enough money in hopes that the Phantom will be caught in this years round up. They soon realize they will get more than they bargained for when the Phantom has a surprise for everyone: a foal named Misty.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Sherdeman
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Misty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Radnitz/Mattel Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Clark
Ted Sherdeman, Marguerite Henry
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
Leo Tover, Lee Garmes
Fredrick Y. Smith
Robert B. Radnitz
Department Leadership Roster
James B. Clark
Director
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Robert B. Radnitz
Producer
Ted Sherdeman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misty
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What is Misty about?
Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island and holds an auction to thin out the herd. The young children set out to raise enough money in hopes that the Phantom will be caught in this years round up. They soon realize they will get more than they bargained for when the Phantom has a surprise for everyone: a foal named Misty.
Who directed Misty?
Misty was directed by James B. Clark.
Who stars in Misty?
The principal cast of Misty includes David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour, Duke Farley.
When was Misty released and how long is it?
Misty was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Misty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Misty was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.
Is Misty based on a book or true story?
Misty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marguerite Henry".