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Cast
Ted Donaldson
as Danny Mitchell
Sharyn Moffett
as Penny Waters
John Litel
as Hugh Mitchell
Ann Doran
as Ethel Mitchell
Paula Raymond
as Louise Adams
Peggy Converse
as Mrs. Waters
Flame the dog
as Rusty
Paul E. Burns
as Postman (uncredited)
David Ackles
as Tuck Worden (uncredited)
Mary Currier
as Miss Davis (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Adventure
Votes2
DirectorWill Jason
WritersArthur A. Ross, Nedrick Young
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRusty Leads the Way
About Rusty Leads the Way
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.
Directed by Will Jason, Rusty Leads the Way leans on a strong ensemble — Ted Donaldson, Sharyn Moffett, John Litel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1948.
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