For the Love of Rusty
Synopsis
Danny Mitchell, feeling that he has been misunderstood by his parents, takes his dog, Rusty, and leaves home, camping out near the trailer of veterinary Dr. Francis Xavier Ray. Gas escapes in the trailer during the night, and Rusty rescues the vet before he is overcome.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan
- Original Title
- For the Love of Rusty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Al Martin
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John Sturges
Director
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Love of Rusty
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What is For the Love of Rusty about?
Danny Mitchell, feeling that he has been misunderstood by his parents, takes his dog, Rusty, and leaves home, camping out near the trailer of veterinary Dr. Francis Xavier Ray. Gas escapes in the trailer during the night, and Rusty rescues the vet before he is overcome.
Who directed For the Love of Rusty?
For the Love of Rusty was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in For the Love of Rusty?
The principal cast of For the Love of Rusty includes Ted Donaldson, Tom Powers, Ann Doran, Aubrey Mather, Sid Tomack.
When was For the Love of Rusty released and how long is it?
For the Love of Rusty was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is For the Love of Rusty based on a book or true story?
For the Love of Rusty is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Al Martin".