Directed by:
Lynn ShoresScreenplay:
John T. NevilleCinematography:
James DiamondCast:
Bruce Bennett, Joan Fontaine, Reed Howes, Monte Blue, Kenneth Harlan, Suzanne Kaaren, Edward Peil Sr., Dick SimmonsPlots(1)
John Kent (Monte Blue) wins the Olympic decathlon but is disqualified on a charge of professionalism. William Stevens (Kenneth Harlan), the second-place finisher, is awarded the title and trophies. Six years later Kent is running a moving truck for a living and training his young son Johnny (Bruce Bennett) to become an athlete. Chance brings about a meeting between Ken and Stevens, now a prosperous business man, with a little daughter, Joan (Joan Fontaine), who makes friends with young Johnny. As the years pass, the grown-up Johnny has developed to where he stands a chance of becoming an Olympic athlete and is in love with Joan. Mr. Stevens also wants to see Johnny succeed, and is annoyed that his attention to Joan may interfere with his training. Rich girl Patricia Stanley (Suzanne Kaaren) is also interested in Johnny, a proceeding which suits wealthy young athlete Duke Hale (Reed Howes). (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Bruce Bennett
USA
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Joan Fontaine
Japan
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Reed Howes
USA
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Monte Blue
USA
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Kenneth Harlan
USA
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Suzanne Kaaren
USA
Best movies:
The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
Angel (1937)
The Cotton Club (1984)
Edward Peil Sr.
USA
Best movies:
Love Crazy (1941)
Captains Courageous (1937)
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Dick Simmons
USA
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Easter Parade (1948)
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