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Banjo

"TOGETHER - against the world!"

1947 1h 8m EN
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7.2
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5.8
IMDB
β˜…7.2TMDB Β· 4β˜…5.8IMDB Β· 232
FamilyDrama
Synopsis
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Family drama about a young farm girl, suddenly orphaned, who must give up her beloved dog when she's sent to live with her aunt in Boston.

β€œTOGETHER - against the world!”

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Where to watch Β· US

Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Richard Fleischer
Writers
Lillie Hayward, Lillie Hayward
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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Fun facts 🍿

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RUNTIME

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Tight 68-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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79 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexander Laszlo. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Les Millbrook shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sharyn Moffett and Jacqueline White and Walter Reed carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "TOGETHER - against the world!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0039174 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Fleischer directs. Alexander Laszlo scores. Les Millbrook cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 68-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 279 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Original score by Alexander Laszlo. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Les Millbrook shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Sharyn Moffett and Jacqueline White and Walter Reed carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "TOGETHER - against the world!".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0039174 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 4 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score
Alexander Laszlo
Editing
Les Millbrook
Runtime
68 min Β· 1h 8m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
NR
IMDB rating
5.8/10 Β· 232 votes
MPAA
Approved

Also by

Richard Fleischer

Production companies

Who made it

  • RKO Radio Pictures

    RKO Radio Pictures

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerLillie Hayward
  • CinematographyGeorge E. Diskant
  • Art DirectionAlbert S. D'Agostino
  • Special EffectsRussell A. Cully
  • Set DecorationDarrell Silvera
  • Art DirectionWalter E. Keller
  • SoundClem Portman
  • SoundEarl A. Wolcott
  • Music DirectorC. Bakaleinikoff
  • EditorLes Millbrook
  • Set DecorationAdolph Kuri
  • Assistant DirectorScott R. Beal

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • aunt niece relationship
  • dog
  • hunting dog
  • bird dog
  • child raised by aunt
  • orphan girl
  • uptight woman

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1947-05-15NR

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