The Pony (1955)
This short film tells the heart-warming Christmas story of two Saskatchewan farm children and a pony named Pancho. There’s no real place for a horse on a fully mechanized wheat farm, but with will and heart they prove that one can be found.
Director: Lawrence Cherry
Genre: Family
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: December 3, 1955
Cast
- Georgia Gibbs - Kathy
- William Cornish - John
- Helen Bothwell - Mother
- Helen Bothwell - Father
- Mary McNeill - Mrs. O'Brien
- George Russell - Grandfather
- Frank Hanson - Elevator Man
- Stanley Jackson - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Editing: Fergus McDonell
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lawrence Cherry
More Films in Genre: Family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pony about?
- This short film tells the heart-warming Christmas story of two Saskatchewan farm children and a pony named Pancho. There’s no real place for a horse on a fully mechanized wheat farm, but with will and heart they prove that one can be found.
- Who directed The Pony?
- The Pony was directed by Lawrence Cherry.
- Who stars in The Pony?
- The Pony stars Georgia Gibbs, William Cornish, Helen Bothwell, Helen Bothwell, Mary McNeill, George Russell.
- How long is The Pony?
- The Pony has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Pony?
- The Pony is a Family film.
- Where was The Pony produced?
- The Pony was produced in Canada.