Smoky (1946)

5.7/10 87 min Drama Family Western

Overview

Clint Barkley first sees Smoky as a runaway, and drives him back to the ranch where he meets the owner, Julie Richards. He is given a job on her ranch, but the head cowhand is doubtful about Clint and fears that since he refuses to talk about himself, he must have some dreadful secret in his past. Clint and Smoky become close to each other, weathering the hardships of Western life and the suspicions of others together, until one day, Smoky tragically vanishes. Will Clint ever see him again?

Cast

Fred MacMurray

Clint Barkley

Anne Baxter

Julie Richards

Burl Ives

Willie

Bruce Cabot

Frank Denton

Esther Dale

Mrs. 'Gram' Richards

Roy Roberts

Jeff Nix

J. Farrell MacDonald

Jim, the Cook

Highland Dale

Smoky

Heinie Conklin

Man Watching Parade (uncredited)

Herbert Heywood

Livery Stable Proprietor (uncredited)

Mae Marsh

Woman Watching Parade (uncredited)

Slim Pickens

Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)

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