The Great Dan Patch (1949)
Description: WHAT A TIME FOR LIVING!...AND WHAT A GREAT LOVE STORY THEY LIVED!
David Palmer, a young chemist, returns to his father's Indiana farm, to marry a local school teacher, Ruth Treadwell. David meets again his father's horse-trainer, Ben Lathrop, whose daughter, Cissy, has left high school to help her father. Palmer marries and becomes wealthy through an invention, and is able to indulge his socially-ambitious wife. His father dies and Palmer returns to Indiana, where his interest in harness-racing is rekindled, as is his interest in Cissy Lathrop.
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Producer: joseph m newman
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 98 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:14:12
Genre:
Adventure
Drama
Romance
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harold young
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
ray dennis steckler
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
juan ibanez
Great chemistry between the leads.
hal walker
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
michael r lawrence
Excellent performances all around.
rudolph mate
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
arthur davis
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
victor sjostrom
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
henry koster
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
bretaigne windust
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
peter bogdanovich
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
george templeton
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
jack arnold
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
joseph losey
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
bert i gordon
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
sidney meyers
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
robert g vignola
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
samuel fuller
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
william wyler
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
gilbert cates
Lacked emotional depth and connection.