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  • Gallant Bess (1946)
  • Passed
    100 min | Drama, War
Gallant Bess (1946)
Passed
100 min | Drama, War

An orphaned young man, Tex, has loved and trained his loyal horse, keeping alive his father's dream of starting a ranch. He decides to put his life on hold to serve the United States during World War 2. Tragedy strikes, but Tex comes back ...See moreAn orphaned young man, Tex, has loved and trained his loyal horse, keeping alive his father's dream of starting a ranch. He decides to put his life on hold to serve the United States during World War 2. Tragedy strikes, but Tex comes back to life with the help of his horse, Bess, whose amazing tricks and service become an inspiration to the brave men risking their lives in Japan. The MGM film is loosely based on a true story, and the mare in the film is played by the real-life Gallant Bess. Written by rerousseau See less
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Director
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Marvin Park (story suggestion) (as Lt. Marvin Park U.S.N.R.) | Jeanne Bartlett (story) (screenplay)
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Jan 1, 1947 (United States)

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28 cast members
Name Known for
Marshall Thompson
Tex Barton Tex Barton   See fewer
George Tobias
Lug Johnson Lug Johnson   See fewer
Clem Bevans
Smitty Smitty   See fewer
Donald Curtis
Lt. Bridgeman Lt. Bridgeman   See fewer
Murray Alper
Johnny Johnny   See fewer
Jim Davis
Harry Harry   See fewer
Chill Wills
Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer   See fewer
John Burford
Shorty Shorty   See fewer
Bess
Bess Bess   See fewer
Eddie Acuff
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
John Albright
Seaman Telephonist (uncredited) Seaman Telephonist (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Bradstreet
Lieutenant (uncredited) Lieutenant (uncredited)   See fewer
Clancy Cooper
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Dillon
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jim Drum
Seabee (uncredited) Seabee (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Dunn
Tractor Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) Tractor Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Pua Kealoha
Native Chief (uncredited) Native Chief (uncredited)   See fewer
Louis Mason
Ranch Hand (uncredited) Ranch Hand (uncredited)   See fewer
Garry Owen
'Doc' - Pharmacist's Mate (uncredited) 'Doc' - Pharmacist's Mate (uncredited)   See fewer
Hank Patterson
Ranch Hand (uncredited) Ranch Hand (uncredited)   See fewer
George Piltz
Native Chief (uncredited) Native Chief (uncredited)   See fewer
William Roberts
Master of Arms (uncredited) Master of Arms (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Shellac
Orderly (uncredited) Orderly (uncredited)   See fewer
William Tannen
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Trowbridge
Mr, Riley - Glen Cove Stud Farm (uncredited) Mr, Riley - Glen Cove Stud Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Wessel
Marine (uncredited) Marine (uncredited)   See fewer
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