Rusty Leads the Way
“Amazing adventures with a gallant”
Synopsis
Danny Mitchell and his canine pal Rusty befriend blind girl Penny Moffatt. Feeling cheated by life, Penny resists all efforts to cope with her handicap. But with Rusty's help, the girl gains a new lease on life and agrees to adopt a seeing-eye dog.
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Top Cast
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Ted Donaldson
Danny Mitchell
Sharyn Moffett
Penny Waters
John Litel
Hugh Mitchell
Ann Doran
Ethel Mitchell
Paula Raymond
Louise Adams
Peggy Converse
Mrs. Waters
Flame the dog
Rusty
Paul E. Burns
Postman (uncredited)
David Ackles
Tuck Worden (uncredited)
Mary Currier
Miss Davis (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Board Member (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Board Member (uncredited)
Harry Hayden
Harry Ainesworth (uncredited)
Dwayne Hickman
Nip Worden (uncredited)
Teddy Infuhr
Squeaky (uncredited)
Ida Moore
Mrs. Mungy (uncredited)
Mickey McGuire
Gerald (uncredited)
Wanda Perry
Hugh's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur A. Ross
- Original Title
- Rusty Leads the Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
Arthur A. Ross, Nedrick Young, Al Martin
Vincent J. Farrar
James Sweeney
Wallace MacDonald, Robert Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Will Jason
Director
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Robert Cohn
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
Arthur A. Ross
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Leads the Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rusty Leads the Way about?
Danny Mitchell and his canine pal Rusty befriend blind girl Penny Moffatt. Feeling cheated by life, Penny resists all efforts to cope with her handicap. But with Rusty's help, the girl gains a new lease on life and agrees to adopt a seeing-eye dog.
Who directed Rusty Leads the Way?
Rusty Leads the Way was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in Rusty Leads the Way?
The principal cast of Rusty Leads the Way includes Ted Donaldson, Sharyn Moffett, John Litel, Ann Doran, Paula Raymond.
When was Rusty Leads the Way released and how long is it?
Rusty Leads the Way was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 59m.
Is Rusty Leads the Way based on a book or true story?
Rusty Leads the Way is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Al Martin".