The Underdog (1943)
COURAGE PROVED BY FIRE... Even a Quitter Can Be A Hero When The Chips Are Down!
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.
Director: William Nigh
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: October 17, 1943
Cast
- Barton MacLane - John Tate
- Bobby Larson - Henry Tate
- Jan Wiley - Amy Tate
- Charlotte Wynters - Mrs. Bailey
- Conrad Binyon - Spike
- Elizabeth Valentine - Mrs. Connors
- Kenneth Harlan - Eddie Mohr
- George Anderson - Kraeger
- Jack Kennedy - Officer O'Toole
- Frank Ellis - Old Timer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Ben Lithman (Screenplay)
- Lawrence Taylor (Story)
- Malvin Wald (Story)
Production: PRC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fire, dog, sabotage
More Films by Director: William Nigh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Underdog about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Underdog?
- The Underdog was directed by William Nigh.
- Who stars in The Underdog?
- The Underdog stars Barton MacLane, Bobby Larson, Jan Wiley, Charlotte Wynters, Conrad Binyon, Elizabeth Valentine.
- How long is The Underdog?
- The Underdog has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Underdog?
- The Underdog is a War, Drama film.
- Where was The Underdog produced?
- The Underdog was produced in United States of America.