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19/04/1951 Drama 1h 30m
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Bobby takes on the elderly

Overview

Josh is a young boy who feels neglected and misunderstood at home. Preparing to run away, he chances across an old diary once kept by his grandfather. Leafing through the yellowed pages, Josh discovers that Grandpa went through many of the same childhood travails that he is enduring at that moment. Armed with a renewed understanding of and appreciation for his elders, Josh decides to stick around for a while and see how things develop.

  1. Michael Kanin

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Bobby Driscoll

    Josh / Danny Reed

  2. Robert Preston

    Father Reed

  3. Martha Scott

    Mother Reed

  4. Sherry Jackson

    Ruthie Reed

  5. John Wilder

    Duckface Kelly

  6. Frances Chaney

    Mrs. Kelly

  7. Poodles Hanneford

    Bobo

  8. Ralph Dumke

    Carp

  9. Paul Guilfoyle

    Doc

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-12-05
"Danny" (Bobby Driscoll) lives with his dad (Harry Morgan) and mum (Elisabeth Fraser) but isn't especially happy. Indeed, he feels neglected and determines to leave home and chance his arm in the outside world. Before he hits the road, though, he discovers an old diary written by his grandpa (Charley Grapewin) that details the trials and tribulation of his own youth - and tells of his desire to flee with his best pal "Duckface" (John Wilder) and join the circus. It's very hard work and the youngsters are largely ignored by the staff except, that is, for the clown "Bobo" (Poodles Hanneford) who...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$50,000.00

Revenue
$100,000.00

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