The Great Mike
"THE SENTIMENTAL STORY OF A BOY - HIS DOG AND HORSE - AND THE MUTUAL BOND BETWEEN THEM"
Originally released in 1944. The Great Mike is a family/adventure film. directed by Wallace Fox. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stuart Erwin, Robert "Buzz" Henry, and Carl Switzer
Synopsis
Story of a boy and his horse. Mike is the horse and is owned by Speck and his best friend Jimmy, together they have a paper route, on which they deliver papers to customers via a wagon pulled by Mike. Recently a horse track has been built in the area and attracts horse breeder and racer Colonel Whiteny. He takes out a subscription for delivery and meets Mike and Speck & Jimmy. Clever Jimmy talks both the Colonel and Speck into taking on the Colonel's pure bred race horses at the track with comedic results.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stuart Erwin
as Jay Spencer
Robert "Buzz" Henry
as Jimmy Dolan
Carl Switzer
as Speck
Pierre Watkin
as Colonel Whitley
Marion Martin
as Kitty Tremaine
Gene Kenyon
as Erin Dolan
Edythe Elliott
as Mrs. Dolan
Bob Meredith
as William 'Sandy' McKay
William Halligan
as Doc Scott
Lane Chandler
as Sam Hildur
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Mike about?
Story of a boy and his horse. Mike is the horse and is owned by Speck and his best friend Jimmy, together they have a paper route, on which they deliver papers to customers via a wagon pulled by Mi...
Who directed The Great Mike?
The Great Mike was directed by Wallace Fox.
How long is The Great Mike?
The Great Mike has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Great Mike released?
The Great Mike was released on November 15, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Mike?
The main cast of The Great Mike includes Stuart Erwin, Robert "Buzz" Henry, Carl Switzer, Pierre Watkin, Marion Martin.