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The Underdog

The Underdog

COURAGE PROVED BY FIRE... Even a Quitter Can Be A Hero When The Chips Are Down!

Genres

WarDrama

OverView

During WWII, a strong-willed 12-year-old boy tries to steer his vocationally and maritally confused father straight, at the same time striving to keep his honor while the gang in his new neighborhood bully him.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

17 October 1943

Country

United States of America

Cast

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

John Tate

Bobby Larson

Bobby Larson

Henry Tate

Jan Wiley

Jan Wiley

Amy Tate

Charlotte Wynters

Charlotte Wynters

Mrs. Bailey

Conrad Binyon

Conrad Binyon

Spike

Elizabeth Valentine

Elizabeth Valentine

Mrs. Connors

Kenneth Harlan

Kenneth Harlan

Eddie Mohr

George Anderson

George Anderson

Kraeger

Jack Kennedy

Jack Kennedy

Officer O'Toole

Frank Ellis

Frank Ellis

Old Timer (uncredited)

I. Stanford Jolley

I. Stanford Jolley

Friendly Soldier (uncredited)

Jack Rockwell

Jack Rockwell

Fireman (uncredited)

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