For the Love of Rusty
1947, English. Directed by John Sturges.
Danny Mitchell, feeling that he has been misunderstood by his parents, takes his dog, Rusty, and leaves home, camping out near the trailer of veterinary Dr. Francis Xavier Ray. Gas escapes in the trailer during the night, and Rusty rescues the vet before he is overcome.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 May 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan
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For the Love of Rusty: quick answers
What should I watch before For the Love of Rusty?
Watch Adventures of Rusty (1945) and The Return of Rusty (1946) first.
What comes after For the Love of Rusty?
Next in the series: The Son of Rusty (1947), My Dog Rusty (1948), and Rusty Leads the Way (1948).
Is For the Love of Rusty worth watching?
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How long is For the Love of Rusty?
For the Love of Rusty runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does For the Love of Rusty have a post-credits scene?
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For the Love of Rusty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is For the Love of Rusty on?
For the Love of Rusty isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1947. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like For the Love of Rusty?
If you liked For the Love of Rusty, try Where the Red Fern Grows, Flicka, Girl in the Box.
Who directed For the Love of Rusty?
For the Love of Rusty (1947) was directed by John Sturges and stars Ted Donaldson, Tom Powers, Ann Doran.