Home in Indiana (1944)

5.9/10 104 min Adventure Drama Romance

Overview

'Sparke' Thorton, a lad with a penchant for trouble, is sent to live with his Uncle and Aunt Bolt in Indiana after his Aunt Henrietta Bolt dies. Though he's not happy about the arrangement at first, his love of horses and his affection for a young filly that he plans to race make life bearable. He also finds romance with tomboyish 'Char' Bruce who shares his love for horses.

Cast

Lon McCallister

'Sparke' Thornton

Jeanne Crain

Charlotte 'Char' Bruce

Walter Brennan

J. F. 'Thunder' Bolt

June Haver

Christopher 'Cri-Cri' Boole

Charlotte Greenwood

Penelope 'Penny' Bolt

Ward Bond

Jed Bruce

Charles Dingle

Godaw Boole

George H. Reed

Tuppy

Willie Best

Mo' Rum (uncredited)

Tom Dugan

Soft Drink Man (uncredited)

Francis Ford

Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)

Reed Hadley

Narrator in Opening Scene (uncredited)

Libby Taylor

Boole's Maid (uncredited)

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