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Rusty Leads the Way
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Rusty Leads the Way

1948-10-21 · 59 min · ★ 8.0

Family · Adventure

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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Directors
Will Jason
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ted DonaldsonTed DonaldsonDanny Mitchell
Sharyn MoffettSharyn MoffettPenny Waters
John LitelJohn LitelHugh Mitchell
Ann DoranAnn DoranEthel Mitchell
Paula RaymondPaula RaymondLouise Adams
Peggy ConversePeggy ConverseMrs. Waters
Flame the dogFlame the dogRusty
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsPostman (uncredited)
David AcklesDavid AcklesTuck Worden (uncredited)
Mary CurrierMary CurrierMiss Davis (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottBoard Member (uncredited)
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonBoard Member (uncredited)
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenHarry Ainesworth (uncredited)
Dwayne HickmanDwayne HickmanNip Worden (uncredited)
Teddy InfuhrTeddy InfuhrSqueaky (uncredited)
Ida MooreIda MooreMrs. Mungy (uncredited)
Mickey McGuireGerald (uncredited)
Wanda PerryWanda PerryHugh's Secretary (uncredited)
Fred F. SearsFred F. SearsJack Coleman (uncredited)
Al ThompsonAl ThompsonGas Station Attendant (uncredited)

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