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A Race for Life
A Race for Life

A Race for Life

The wonder dog in a thrilling tale of race-tracks with a tender romance

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ActionAdventure

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Rinty becomes the best pal of juvenile "human" hero Danny O'Shea. Their devotion to one another is proven beyond doubt when Danny is threatened by kidnappers.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

28 January 1928

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rin-Tin-Tin

Rin-Tin-Tin

Rinty

Virginia Brown Faire

Virginia Brown Faire

Virginia Calhoun

Carroll Nye

Carroll Nye

Robert Hammond

Robert Gordon

Robert Gordon

Danny O'Shea

James Pier Mason

James Pier Mason

Bruce Morgan

Pat Hartigan

Pat Hartigan

Tramp

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