Adventures of Rusty
“TENDERLY HUMAN!”
Synopsis
Fearing that his recently-acquired step-mother, Ann Dennis, is competing with him for his father's affections, and saddened by the death of his dog, young Danny Mitchell seeks consolation in the companionship of a ferocious, Nazi-trained police dog, Rusty, brought to the U.S. by a returning WWII-veteran. The step-mother, with tender understanding, eventually wins Danny over while Danny pacifies his new dog.
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Top Cast
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Ted Donaldson
Danny Mitchell
Margaret Lindsay
Ann Mitchell
Conrad Nagel
Hugh Mitchell
Gloria Holden
Louise Hover
Robert B. Williams
Will Nelson
Addison Richards
Dr. Banning - Psychiatrist
Arno Frey
Tausig
Eddie Parker
Ehrlich
Ace the Wonder Dog
Rusty
Billy Gray
Harry (uncredited)
Gary Gray
Herbie (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Minister (uncredited)
Bobby Larson
Henry (uncredited)
Douglas Madore
Billy (uncredited)
Ruth Warren
Mrs. Florence Nelson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Burnford
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Martin, Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Title
- Adventures of Rusty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Burnford
Al Martin, Aubrey Wisberg
Reg Browne
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Burnford
Director
Aubrey Wisberg
Writer
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
Reg Browne
Editor
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 Adventures of Rusty
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What is Adventures of Rusty about?
Fearing that his recently-acquired step-mother, Ann Dennis, is competing with him for his father's affections, and saddened by the death of his dog, young Danny Mitchell seeks consolation in the companionship of a ferocious, Nazi-trained police dog, Rusty, brought to the U.S. by a returning WWII-veteran. The step-mother, with tender understanding, eventually wins Danny over while Danny pacifies his new dog.
Who directed Adventures of Rusty?
Adventures of Rusty was directed by Paul Burnford.
Who stars in Adventures of Rusty?
The principal cast of Adventures of Rusty includes Ted Donaldson, Margaret Lindsay, Conrad Nagel, Gloria Holden, Robert B. Williams.
When was Adventures of Rusty released and how long is it?
Adventures of Rusty was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adventures of Rusty?
Adventures of Rusty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).