Fearless Fagan (1952): Cast & Plot
Fearless Fagan is a 1952 comedy directed by Stanley Donen, starring Carleton Carpenter as Pvt. Floyd Hilston, Robert Burton and Parley Baer. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fearless Fagan About?
The premise of Fearless Fagan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Told in LIFE Magazine and the Nation’s Press A young man brings his pet lion with him when he’s drafted into the U.S. Army.
Fearless Fagan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sergeant the military rank
- u.s. army
- corporal the military rank
- pet lion
- troop entertainment
- animal performer
- army comedy
- humane treatment
- celebrity appearance
- comedy drama
- duck decoy
- lion attack
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- reference to going awol
- lion tamer
- army colonel
- loose african lion
- farmer
- military life
- song
- hollywood california
- self sacrifice
- peacetime army
- broken promise
- california
- outdoor swimming pool
- clown costume
- diving board
- reference to life magazine
- fort ord california
- military enlistment
- double cross
- life insurance beneficiary
- fbi agent
- circus performer
- photo shoot
- soldier's leave
- orphan
- escaped lion
- human animal relationship
- wounded animal
- military medal
- commanding officer
- army captain
- animal cruelty
- military draft
- meet cute
- character's photo appears in a newspaper
- wounded soldier
- army private
- star dressing room
Fearless Fagan Cast & Characters
Carleton Carpenter leads the cast as Pvt. Floyd Hilston, with Robert Burton as Owen Gillman and Parley Baer as Emil Tauchnitz. Directed by Stanley Donen; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stanley Donen
- Carleton Carpenter as Pvt. Floyd Hilston
- Robert Burton as Owen Gillman
- Parley Baer as Emil Tauchnitz
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Janet Leigh as Abby Ames
Also Starring in Fearless Fagan
· 9 more- Wilton Graff Col. Horne
- Keenan Wynn Sgt. Kellwin
- Richard Anderson Capt. Daniels
- Ellen Corby Mrs. Ardley
- Barbara Ruick Nurse
- Robert Easton Guard
- Alvy Moore Thomson
- John Call Mr. Ardley
- Stephen Coit Attendant
Fearless Fagan Plot Summary
What happens in Fearless Fagan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Floyd Hilston, Carleton Carpenter, works as a clown in a traveling circus, dazzling crowds with a comical lion act alongside his loyal friend Fearless Fagan. When he discovers he’s listed as a draft dodger, he’s given a stark choice: enlist and avoid jail, but the thought of leaving Fagan behind crushes him. The lion isn’t just a pet; he’s a companion Floyd has raised since Fagan was a tiny cub, and the bond between them feels unbreakable.
Full summary
The whole story of Fearless Fagan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Fearless Fagan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Floyd Hilston, the clown who raises the lion?
Fearless Fagan Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “L'Intrépide” and “Meu Amigo”.
- Also known as
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- L'Intrépide
- Meu Amigo
- O Leão
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Fearless Fagan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fearless Fagan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fearless Fagan?
Fearless Fagan runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Fearless Fagan released?
Fearless Fagan was released on August 15, 1952.
Who directed Fearless Fagan?
Fearless Fagan was directed by Stanley Donen.
More films by Stanley Donen Who is in the cast of Fearless Fagan?
Fearless Fagan stars Carleton Carpenter as Pvt. Floyd Hilston, Robert Burton as Owen Gillman and Parley Baer as Emil Tauchnitz, among 13 credited actors.
Does Fearless Fagan have a post-credit scene?
No. Fearless Fagan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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