Misty (1961)
The Warm Wonderful Story Beloved by Millions!
Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island and holds an auction to thin out the herd. The young children set out to raise enough money in hopes that the Phantom will be caught in this years round up. They soon realize they will get more than they bargained for when the Phantom has a surprise for everyone: a foal named Misty.
Director: James B. Clark
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 4, 1961
Cast
- David Ladd - Paul Beebe
- Arthur O'Connell - Grandpa Clarence Beebe
- Pam Smith - Maureen Beebe
- Anne Seymour - Grandma Ida Beebe
- Duke Farley - Eba Jones - Fire Chief (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Marguerite Henry (Novel)
- Ted Sherdeman (Screenplay)
Music: Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
Cinematography: Leo Tover, Lee Garmes
Editing: Fredrick Y. Smith
Production: Radnitz/Mattel Productions, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
island, beach, horseback riding, horse, grandfather, pony, racing, family, virginia, grandmother, southern
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Misty about?
- Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island and holds an auction to thin out the herd. The young children set out to raise enough money in hopes that the Phantom will be caught in this years round up. They soon realize they will get more than they bargained for when the Phantom has a surprise for everyone: a foal named Misty.
- Who directed Misty?
- Misty was directed by James B. Clark.
- Who stars in Misty?
- Misty stars David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour, Duke Farley.
- How long is Misty?
- Misty has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Misty?
- Misty is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Misty produced?
- Misty was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Misty?
- The themes of Misty include: Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival.