Movie Description
The Great Dan Patch
(1949)Overview
David Palmer, a young chemist, returns to his father's Indiana farm, to marry a local school teacher, Ruth Treadwell. David meets again his father's horse-trainer, Ben Lathrop, whose daughter, Cissy, has left high school to help her father. Palmer marries and becomes wealthy through an invention, and is able to indulge his socially-ambitious wife. His father dies and Palmer returns to Indiana, where his interest in harness-racing is rekindled, as is his interest in Cissy Lathrop.
Featured Crew
Cast
David Palmer
Cissy Lathrop
Ruth Treadwell
Aunt Netty
Dan Palmer
Ben Lathrop
Chet Williams
Voodoo
Bud Ransome
Dan Patch, a Horse
Stablehand
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Facts
Original TitleThe Great Dan Patch
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-07-22
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesW.R. Frank Productions
Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
