The Underdog (1943)
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
Writer:
Ben Lithman
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Barton MacLane as John Tate |
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Bobby Larson as Henry Tate |
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Jan Wiley as Amy Tate |
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Charlotte Wynters as Mrs. Bailey |
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Conrad Binyon as Spike |
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Elizabeth Valentine as Mrs. Connors |
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Kenneth Harlan as Eddie Mohr |
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George Anderson as Kraeger |
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Jack Kennedy as Officer O'Toole |
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Frank Ellis as Old Timer (uncredited) |
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I. Stanford Jolley as Friendly Soldier (uncredited) |
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Jack Rockwell as Fireman (uncredited) |
| Directing | William Nigh | Director |
| Writing | Ben Lithman | Screenplay |
| Writing | Malvin Wald | Story |
| Writing | Lawrence Taylor | Story |