The Underdog (1943 film)

The Underdog is a 1943 American drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Barton MacLane, Jan Wiley and Charlotte Wynters.

It is a story of how a dog overcomes his fear of fire when his young master is endangered by saboteurs.

Plot
After losing his farm, a man moves to a small town in World War II. His elder son is away serving in the army, while his younger boy struggles to fit in and clashes with a neighbourhood gang.

Cast

 * Barton MacLane as John Tate
 * Bobby Larson as Henry Tate
 * Jan Wiley as Ämy Tate
 * Charlotte Wynters as Mrs. Bailey
 * Conrad Binyon a Spike
 * Elizabeth Valentine as Mrs. Connors
 * Kenneth Harlan as Eddie Mohr
 * George Anderson as Kraeger
 * Jack Kennedy as Officer O'Toole
 * Frank Ellis as Old Timer
 * I. Stanford Jolley as Friendly Soldier
 * Jack Rockwell as Fireman

Production and release
Production started in late July 1943. The film was released on October, 10 1943.

Distribution
Because of the presence of scenes showing sabotage, the War Department rejected this film from export.