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The Great Dan Patch (1949)
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Cast: Dennis O'Keefe, Gail Russell, Ruth Warrick, Charlotte Greenwood
Runtime94 min
RatingNR
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David Palmer, a young chemist, returns to his father's Indiana farm, to marry a local school teacher, Ruth Treadwell. David meets again his father's horse-trainer, Ben Lathrop, whose daughter, Cissy, has left high school to help her father. Palmer marries and becomes wealthy through an invention, and is able to indulge his socially-ambitious wife. His father dies and Palmer returns to Indiana, where his interest in harness-racing is rekindled, as is his interest in Cissy Lathrop.
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Fans of classic Hollywood drama and romance will find much to enjoy in The Great Dan Patch, the 1949 film directed by Joseph M. Newman. With its blend of adventure, family dynamics, and the thrilling world of harness racing, the film offers a compelling narrative anchored by strong performances from the lead cast, including Dennis O'Keefe and Gail Russell.
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The Great Dan Patch is a 1949 American drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman about the pacing horse Dan Patch. The film is also known as Ride a Reckless Mile, and Dan Patch.
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