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Rusty's Birthday is a black-and-white American juvenile drama, released by Columbia Pictures in November 1949. Structured as an hour-long second feature, it is the final entry in the eight-film low-budget series which centers on the bond between the German Shepherd dog Rusty and the boy Danny Mitchell, portrayed by Ted Donaldson. Rusty's Birthday was directed by Seymour Friedman, and also stars John Litel (who played Danny's father in five of the eight films) and Ann Doran (who played Danny's mother in six films) as his parents, Hugh and Ethel Mitchell.
Original Release
11/03/1949
US Release
11/03/1949
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ted Donaldson | Danny Mitchell |
| John Litel | Hugh Mitchell |
| Ann Doran | Ethel Mitchell |
| Jimmy Hunt | Jeff Neeley |
| Mark Dennis | Bill Neeley |
| Ray Teal | Virgil Neeley |
| Lillian Bronson | Carrie Simmons |
| Flame | Rusty |
| David Ackles | Tuck Worden |
| Myron Healey | Jack Wiggins |
Directors
Writers
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ted Donaldson | Danny Mitchell |
| John Litel | Hugh Mitchell |
| Ann Doran | Ethel Mitchell |
| Jimmy Hunt | Jeff Neeley |
| Mark Dennis | Bill Neeley |
| Ray Teal | Virgil Neeley |
| Lillian Bronson | Carrie Simmons |
| Flame | Rusty |
| David Ackles | Tuck Worden |
| Myron Healey | Jack Wiggins |
| Dwayne Hickman | Nip Worden |
| Teddy Infuhr | Squeaky Foley |
| Raymond Largay | Amos Wembley |
| James Nolan | Motor Officer |
| Ronnie Ralph | Gerald Hebble |
| Fred F. Sears | Policeman |
| Lelah Tyler | Mrs. Ella Mae Wembley |
| Dorothy Vernon | Townswoman |
| Robert B. Williams | Vagrant |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Wallace MacDonald | Producer |
