The Good Loser
Synopsis
Ray Medford, newly elected class president and star of the debate team, is used to winning. But when he unexpectedly loses a speaking competition to Marilyn Jackson—a classmate he once coached—Ray struggles with disappointment and considers quitting before the state championship. The film asks whether Ray, and those around him, are handling the loss the right way.
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November 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herk Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Travis
- Original Title
- The Good Loser
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Centron Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herk Harvey
Margaret Travis
Chuck Lacey
Russell A. Mosser, Arthur H. Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Herk Harvey
Director
Margaret Travis
Writer
Russell A. Mosser
Producer
Arthur H. Wolf
Producer
Chuck Lacey
Editor
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What is The Good Loser about?
Ray Medford, newly elected class president and star of the debate team, is used to winning. But when he unexpectedly loses a speaking competition to Marilyn Jackson—a classmate he once coached—Ray struggles with disappointment and considers quitting before the state championship. The film asks whether Ray, and those around him, are handling the loss the right way.
Who directed The Good Loser?
The Good Loser was directed by Herk Harvey.
Who stars in The Good Loser?
The principal cast of The Good Loser includes Gene Hardtarfer.
When was The Good Loser released and how long is it?
The Good Loser was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 13m.