The Son of Rusty
Synopsis
The fourth film in Columbia's "Rusty" series is a lecture against gossiping. A young army veteran comes to town, and Danny and his friends learn that he had spent time in a military stockade for an infraction of a regulation. Danny's friends spread the story all over town. The seriousness of the minor infraction grows with each telling. As a sidebar, Rusty finds a mate and becomes a father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan
- Original Title
- The Son of Rusty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Henry Freulich
Aaron Stell
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Aaron Stell
Editor
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son of Rusty
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What is The Son of Rusty about?
The fourth film in Columbia's "Rusty" series is a lecture against gossiping. A young army veteran comes to town, and Danny and his friends learn that he had spent time in a military stockade for an infraction of a regulation. Danny's friends spread the story all over town. The seriousness of the minor infraction grows with each telling. As a sidebar, Rusty finds a mate and becomes a father.
Who directed The Son of Rusty?
The Son of Rusty was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in The Son of Rusty?
The principal cast of The Son of Rusty includes Ted Donaldson, Stephen Dunne, Tom Powers, Ann Doran, Thurston Hall.
When was The Son of Rusty released and how long is it?
The Son of Rusty was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.