Great Dan Patch

Starring:Charlotte Greenwood, John Hoyt, Henry Hull, Arthur Hunnicutt, Harry Lauter, Clarence Muse, Gail Russell, Ruth Warrick, Dennis O'Keefe
Director: Joseph Newman
Studio: Genius Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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"Slopping hogs & pitching manure is more your style...".......2005-05-16

This 1949 movie is based on the true story of the legendary race horse Dan Patch, who in eleven years of racing remained undefeated. "Great Dan Patch" is certainly no masterpiece, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable movie with a great cast. Arthur Hunnicutt, whom you'll recognize from "The Red Badge of Courage", adds a lot here in a suporting role. Chemist David Palmer (Dennis O'Keefe) has just married a snobby socialite, Ruth Treadwell (Ruth Warrick), and is also the owner of race horses. When he purchases Dan Patch he knows he's gotten a very special horse, and the trainer Ben Lathrop (John Hoyt), along with his daughter Cissy (Gail Russell), takes good care of Dan Patch. Cissy has had a crush on David for a long time, but his marriage to Ruth has crushed her hopes.

Finally, David realizes that he can no longer tolerate his obnoxious wife, and he leaves her and heads for the lovely Cissy. Meanwhile, David sales Dan Patch for $60,000 and the horse becomes a major success touring the country. Of course the story of Dan Patch is in the background throughout the film as the main focus is on Cissy's love for David, but that was okay with me. I never was a fan of horse racing anyway! The reason I purchased this dvd was because I'm a big fan of beautiful Gail Russell, who unfortunately died on August 26, 1961, from an alcohol induced heart attack. She was only 36 years old and had appeared in only 23 films, yet she left behind a legacy of exceptional performances. This dvd from Goodtimes has a nice picture and sound quality and is recommended for any fan of Gail Russell or Dennis O'Keefe.

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The Great Dan Patch
Starring: Dennis O'Keefe; Gail Russell
Director: Joseph Newman
Manufacturer: Miracle Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
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Release Date: 2002-02-02

Christian the Lion / The Great Dan Patch

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Lovingly told story of the beginning of a new pride.

Christian the Lion / The Great Dan Patch

Manufacturer: PC Treasures
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My Pride and Joy/an Autobiography
Living Free
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ASIN: B000LTTGXW

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Lovingly told story of the beginning of a new pride........2007-01-12

I haven't had a chance to watch the second movie yet, The Great Dan Patch, but I watched Christian The Lion tonight. If you're an animal lover, this documentary is sure to touch your heart. It takes you through the joys, trials, and sorrows involved in setting up a new pride for the wild. It's beautiful to watch the genuine love and playful affection between Christian and his human companions. If you have any interest in lions, this DVD is not to be missed.

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Great Dan Patch (B&W)
Starring: Great Dan Patch
Manufacturer: Critic's Choice
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ASIN: B0002DRBXE
Release Date: 2006-08-29

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Digitally Restored. Includes Bonus: The Roy Rogers Show (3-27-55)"The Ginger Horse" 26 minutes

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"Slopping hogs & pitching manure is more your style..."
Getting sentimental in my young old age
Right up there with National Velvet
Great horse, pretty good movie

The Great Dan Patch
Starring: Charlotte Greenwood , John Hoyt , Henry Hull , Arthur Hunnicutt , and Harry Lauter
Director: Joseph Newman
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
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Release Date: 2004-11-23

Customer Reviews:

"Slopping hogs & pitching manure is more your style..." .......2005-11-10

This 1949 movie is based on the true story of the legendary race horse Dan Patch, who in eleven years of racing remained undefeated. "Great Dan Patch" is certainly no masterpiece, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable movie with a great cast. Arthur Hunnicutt, whom you'll recognize from "The Red Badge of Courage", adds a lot here in a suporting role. Chemist David Palmer (Dennis O'Keefe) has just married a snobby socialite, Ruth Treadwell (Ruth Warrick), and is also the owner of race horses. When he purchases Dan Patch he knows he's gotten a very special horse, and the trainer Ben Lathrop (John Hoyt), along with his daughter Cissy (Gail Russell), takes good care of Dan Patch. Cissy has had a crush on David for a long time, but his marriage to Ruth has crushed her hopes.

Finally, David realizes that he can no longer tolerate his obnoxious wife, and he leaves her and heads for the lovely Cissy. Meanwhile, David sales Dan Patch for $60,000 and the horse becomes a major success touring the country. Of course the story of Dan Patch is in the background throughout the film as the main focus is on Cissy's love for David, but that was okay with me. I never was a fan of horse racing anyway! The reason I purchased this dvd was because I'm a big fan of beautiful Gail Russell, who unfortunately died on August 26, 1961, from an alcohol induced heart attack. She was only 36 years old and had appeared in only 23 films, yet she left behind a legacy of exceptional performances.

This dvd from Alpha has an acceptable picture and sound quality, considering that the print used is the public domain unrestored version. All things considered, this movie is well-worth watching and is recommended for any fan of Gail Russell or Dennis O'Keefe.

Getting sentimental in my young old age.......2005-08-13

This may not be a great movie, and it may not be played by great actors, but it's an affecting bit of work and I sat there through every second of it in thoroughly sappy enjoyment. I love feel good stories. I love watching a man or a woman or a horse doing something so well we're all bigger just have to seen it. Dan Patch is not a forgotten "sulkie horse" - he was and is the greatest pacer who ever set hoof on a track. Like Man 'O War, when Dan Patch entered a race, the rest of the field scratched. Before long he could only race against the clock and in order to do that they sent out runners with him so he'd feel he had competition. Pacing, he easily kept up with a flat out runner. Dan has a website visited by thousands, a day to honor him every year in what became his home town, and still holds the record for the fastest mile ever paced. When he died, his owner was so affected he himself died the next week. True story. As for the rest of the movie, the love story, the old folks on the farm, the trainer, the breeder, the fellow who got rich but still came back to the farm...I have no idea if any of it was "true," but it too was affecting. Oh heck. I loved this old movie.

Right up there with National Velvet.......2005-02-20

Even though this movie is about a now rather unknown sulkie horse, with "movie stars" only slightly better known, it ranks up there with "National Velvet" as one of the soppiest horse stories to make the big screen. PS Mary didn't write this one, Steve did.

Great horse, pretty good movie.......2004-12-29

Great Dan Patch, The (1949, true story and drama)
Loosely based on the life of Dan Patch, a trotting horse so fast that towards the end of his career all the competition he had were the speed records he himself set - in 11 years of racing, he was undefeated. Family drama and romance takes center stage in this film, but there are some good action scenes on the track.

Staci Layne Wilson

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WARM AND WONDERFUL FAMILY FILM

The Great Dan Patch

Manufacturer: Vina Distributor
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000A38SRY

Product Description

Dan Patch was the greatest trotting horse that ever lived. In his phenominal career spanning eleven years, he became the hightest-earning harness-racer in history. Great racing scenes. A big treat for horse lovers.

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WARM AND WONDERFUL FAMILY FILM.......2005-07-13

THE GREAT DAN PATCH is a marvelous film for the whole family. Woefully ignored upon original release in 1949, this film has gained a cult following through the years. Dennis O'Keefe and Gail Russell head the cast and have a loving chemistry together. Gail gives one of her most captivating performances as a quiet farm girl who loves horses and Dennis O'Keefe. The racing scenes are exciting and it has a especially fine musical score. Released by United Artists and also starring Ruth Warwick and Charlotte Greenwood, THE GREAT DAN PATCH is a special film well worth owning on DVD.

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Great Dan Patch
Starring: Charlotte Greenwood , John Hoyt , Henry Hull , Arthur Hunnicutt , and Harry Lauter
Director: Joseph Newman
Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002D87F0
Release Date: 2004-01-01

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Great Dan Patch DVD with Dennis O'Keefe. In classic B/W.

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Great Dan Patch

Manufacturer: Synergy Ent
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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David Palmer (Dennis O'Keefe), a chemist by trade, stumbles across what had appeared to be an ordinary horse but turns out to be the greatest trotter in history, Dan Patch. While his financial success with the horse is great, Palmer's personal life is a wreck due to his marriage to a woman with no interest in his business. Palmer eventually finds love where it's been all along, the daughter of Dan Patch's trainer.

Drama Classics Triple Feature, Vol. 5 (The Last Time I Saw Paris / Royal Wedding / The Great Dan Patch)

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Drama Classics Triple Feature, Vol. 5 (The Last Time I Saw Paris / Royal Wedding / The Great Dan Patch)
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor , Van Johnson , Walter Pidgeon , Donna Reed , and Eva Gabor
Director: Richard Brooks , Joseph M. Newman , and Stanley Donen
Manufacturer: Rph Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000065QA1
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Drama Movie Marathon Volume 8: 8 Movie Pack

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Drama Movie Marathon Volume 8: 8 Movie Pack

Manufacturer: RightNow Disc
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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BONUS: Each movie comes with a portable-media friendly version that can be downloaded to your Apple iPod!
Eight feature films on four DVDs
The Great Dan Patch;The Man Who Had Influence;Indiscretion of an American Wife;Lola;High Voltage;Heartbeat;Hells House;The Emperor Jones;

ASIN: B000GWD2I4

Product Description

The legends of Drama are gathered here for you in this definitive DVD collection of some of the greatest Drama classics to ever come out of Hollywood. This 8 DVD collection is sure to provide you with countless hours of entertainment. Drama Movie Marathon Volume 8: 8 Movie Pack includes: The Great Dan Patch directed by Joseph Newman and starring Dennis O'Keefe; The Man Who Had Influence directed by and starring Robert Sterling; Indiscretion of an American Wife directed by Vittorio De Sica and starring Montgomery Clift; Lola directed by Richard Donner and starring Charles Bronson; High Voltage directed by Howard Higgin and starring William Boyd; Heartbeat directed by Sam Wood and starring Ginger Rogers; Hells House directed by Howard Higgin and starring Bette Davis; The Emperor Jones directed by Dudley Murphy and starring Paul Robeson;

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