The Red Pony

1949

The Red Pony

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Movie Info

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), whom Tom idolizes. The film's coming-of-age theme cluminates in a poignant denouement. Louis Calhern plays Tom's lovably prevaricating grandfather, while 10-year-old Beau Bridges essays one of his first featured roles. Aaron Copland's score and the rich Technicolor photography of Tony Gaudio contribute to the film's overall mood. The Red Pony was remade for television in 1973.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Classics, Drama, Kids & Family
Directed By:

Lewis Milestone
Written By:

John Steinbeck
In Theaters:

Mar 28, 1949 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jul 22, 2003
Runtime:

90 minutes
Studio:

Republic

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Cast

Myrna Loy
as Alice Tiflin

Robert Mitchum
as Billy Buck

Louis Calhern
as Grandpa

Peter Miles
as Tom 'Mr. Big Britches' Tiflin

Shepperd Strudwick
as Fred Tiflin

Margaret Hamilton
as Teacher

Patty King
as Jinx Ingals

Jackie Jackson
as Jackie

Beau Bridges
as Beau

Nino Tempo
as Nino

Tommy Sheridan
as Dale

Don Kay Reynolds
as Himself

William "Wee Willie" Davis
as Truck Driver

George Tyne
as Charlie

Poodles Hanneford
as Clown

Grace Hanneford
as Circus Performer

Eddie Borden
as Circus Performer

Max Wagner
as Bartender

Alvin Hammer
as Telegrapher

Dolores Castle
as Gert

William Quinlan
as Ben

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Audience Reviews for The Red Pony

Sep 05, 2010

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.

Aj V Super Reviewer
May 20, 2010

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.

jay n Super Reviewer