The Red Pony (1949)

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Release Date: Mar 28, 1949 Wide

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One of themost acclaimed films to emerge from Republic studios, The Red Pony is an adaptation of the John Steinbeck story of the same name. Top billing goes to Myrna Loy and Robert Mitchum, but the film's true star is young Peter Miles as Tom. A lonely farm boy, Tom seeks refuge from his troublesome home life and his eternally squabbling parents (Loy and Shepperd Strudwick) through his devotion to a newborn colt. The red pony is the issue of a prize mare owned by ranchhand Billy Buck (Mitchum),

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Classics

Directed By: Lewis Milestone

In Theaters: Mar 28, 1949 Wide

On DVD: Jul 22, 2003

Cast

Myrna Loy
Alice Tiflin
Robert Mitchum
Billy Buck
Louis Calhern
Grandpa
Shepperd Strudwick
Fred Tiflin
Gerald Perreau-Saissine
Tom Tiflin
Margaret Hamilton
Teacher
Patty King
Jinx Ingals
Jackie Jackson
Jackie
Beau Bridges
Beau
Nino Tempo
Nino
Eddie Borden
Circus Performer
Dolores Castle
Gert
William "Wee Willie" Davi...
Truck Driver
Alvin Hammer
Telegrapher
Poodles Hanneford
Clown
George Tyne
Charlie
Max Wagner
Bartender
Don Kay Reynolds
Himself
Peter Miles

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I don't like animal movies in the first place, but I also got weirded out by the strange relationship between Mitchum and that kid in the movie. This movie was just stupid.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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A bit puerile and precious but okay family film with good work from Mitchum and Myrna Loy. Louis Calhern has a grand old time as the grandfather dispensing old west wisdom like Buffalo Bill.

May 20, 2010