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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ted post
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
burgess meredith
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
martyn burke
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
gianfranco baldanello
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
sidney meyers
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
rupert julian
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
spencer gordon bennet
I found it difficult to stay invested.
r john hugh
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
koji shima
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
walter shumway
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
alan gibson
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
harold young
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
jack arnold
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
gilbert cates
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
james cruze
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
stuart heisler
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
law chi
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
joseph losey
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
norman z mcleod
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
howard hughes
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.