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How Long Is “The Great Dan Patch”?

Name: The Great Dan Patch
Genre: profile, horse racing, drama
Released: 1949-11-08
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Dennis O'Keefe, John Hoyt, Gail Russell, Charlotte Greenwood, Ruth Warrick

1h 32m runtime

19491h 32mprofile • horse racing • drama

Profile film with a runtime of 92 minutes, released in 1949. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 32m

Minutes92

One SittingYes

With Break1h 44m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

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Though occasionally hampered by its tiny budget, The Great Dan Patch is a reasonably satisfying horse story. The title character was, of course, one of the greatest harness-race horses that ever drew breath. But since Dan Patch couldn't deliver dialogue or conduct an acceptable on-screen romance, the film concentrates on his owner, chemist David Palmer (Dennis O'Keefe). Saddled with an unsympathetic socialite spouse (Ruth Warrick) who cares nothing for horses, Palmer eventually finds happiness with Cissy Lathrop (Gail Russell), the daughter of Dan Patch's trainer (John Hoyt). Black actor Clarence Muse, a "regular" in horse operas of this type, contributes some good moments, including a couple of nice songs.

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Runtime1h 32m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 44m

Movie Facts

Release DateNovember 8, 1949

Runtime1h 32m

LanguageEnglish

Genresprofile, horse racing, drama

DirectorJoseph M. Newman, Joseph Newman

ProducerJohn Taintor Foote

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