Courage of Lassie
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Synopsis
Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in the trenches until battle fatigue takes its toll and he turns vicious. And even though he finds his way back home, he may be condemned as a killer.
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Courage of Lassie - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-01
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Kathie Eleanor Merrick
Frank Morgan
Harry MacBain
Tom Drake
Sergeant Smitty
Selena Royle
Mrs. Merrick
Harry Davenport
Judge Payson
George Cleveland
Old Man
Catherine McLeod
Alice Merrick
Morris Ankrum
Farmer Crews
Mitchell Lewis
Gil Elson
Jane Green
Mrs. Elson
David Holt
Pete Merrick
Bill Wallace
Sergeant Mac
Minor Watson
Sheriff Ed Grayson
Donald Curtis
Charlie
Clancy Cooper
Casey
Carl Switzer
First Youth
Conrad Binyon
Second Youth
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Deputy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.68x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred M. Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley, Bronislau Kaper, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- Courage of Lassie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred M. Wilcox
Lionel Houser
Scott Bradley, Bronislau Kaper, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Leonard Smith
Conrad A. Nervig
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Fred M. Wilcox
Director
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Robert Sisk
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Original Music Composer
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Courage of Lassie
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What is Courage of Lassie about?
Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in the trenches until battle fatigue takes its toll and he turns vicious. And even though he finds his way back home, he may be condemned as a killer.
Who directed Courage of Lassie?
Courage of Lassie was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Who stars in Courage of Lassie?
The principal cast of Courage of Lassie includes Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Morgan, Tom Drake, Selena Royle, Harry Davenport.
When was Courage of Lassie released and how long is it?
Courage of Lassie was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Courage of Lassie?
Courage of Lassie had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (2.68 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Courage of Lassie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Courage of Lassie was composed by Scott Bradley, Bronislau Kaper, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Courage of Lassie?
Courage of Lassie holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).