Gallant Bess (1946): Cast
Gallant Bess is a 1946 war drama directed by Andrew Marton, starring Marshall Thompson as Tex Barton, Chill Wills and Jim Davis. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Andrew Marton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gallant Bess About?
The premise of Gallant Bess without spoilers.
The film showcases Bess performing extraordinary stunts rarely seen from a horse. Marshall Thompson leads this MGM drama, portraying a young WWII soldier who rescues a neglected mare and forms a bond with her. Their devotion drives the story, highlighting courage and loyalty. It is distinct from the later 1948 release Adventures of Gallant Bess.
Gallant Bess Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- smart horse
- b movie
- world war two
- dual role
- thoroughbred mare
- seabee
- construction batallion
- stock footage
- imheritance
- cigarette smoking
- slang
- u.s. marine
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- u.s. marine corps
- beachhead
- jungle patrol
- pacific ocean
- south pacific island
- death of horse
- horse dies from pneumonia
- wounded horse
- batallion mascot
- ambition
- antagonistic attitude
- bombardment
- deception
- stud farm
- mating
- chief petty oficer
- pharmacist mate
- navy doctor
- sick call
- attitude adjustment
- patriotism
- native chief
- ranch hand
- military induction
- heroic horse
- gallantry
- bare chested male
- american
- courage
- horse
- bomber
- japanese
- jungle
- tribe
- post war
- navy
- animal character name as title
- bess the horse character
Gallant Bess Cast & Characters
Marshall Thompson leads the cast as Tex Barton, with Chill Wills as Chief Petty Officer and Jim Davis as Harry. Directed by Andrew Marton; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew Marton
- Marshall Thompson as Tex Barton
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Chill Wills as Chief Petty Officer -
Jim Davis as Harry -
Donald Curtis as Lt. Bridgeman
Also Starring in Gallant Bess
· 4 more- Murray Alper Johnny
- Clem Bevans Smitty
- George Tobias Lug Johnson
- Wally Cassell Mike
More from Andrew Marton
More films directed by Andrew Marton, best-rated first: The Longest Day, The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal, Africa: Texas Style! and Birds Do It.
Gallant Bess Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Presente do Destino” and “Um Presente do Destino”.
- Also known as
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- Presente do Destino
- Um Presente do Destino
- Viidakkohevonen
- Djungelhästen
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Movies Like Gallant Bess
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Adventures of Gallant Bess, Seabiscuit and War Horse.
Gallant Bess FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gallant Bess, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gallant Bess?
Gallant Bess runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Gallant Bess released?
Gallant Bess was released on December 5, 1946.
Who directed Gallant Bess?
Gallant Bess was directed by Andrew Marton.
More films by Andrew Marton Who is in the cast of Gallant Bess?
Gallant Bess stars Marshall Thompson as Tex Barton, Chill Wills as Chief Petty Officer and Jim Davis as Harry, among 8 credited actors.
Does Gallant Bess have a post-credit scene?
No. Gallant Bess has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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