The Underdog (1943)

8.0/10 • 65 min • War Drama

Overview

During WWII, a strong-willed 12-year-old boy tries to steer his vocationally and maritally confused father straight, at the same time striving to keep his honor while the gang in his new neighborhood bully him.

Cast

Barton MacLane

John Tate

Bobby Larson

Henry Tate

Jan Wiley

Amy Tate

Charlotte Wynters

Mrs. Bailey

Elizabeth Valentine

Mrs. Connors

Kenneth Harlan

Eddie Mohr

Frank Ellis

Old Timer (uncredited)

I. Stanford Jolley

Friendly Soldier (uncredited)

Jack Rockwell

Fireman (uncredited)

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