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Home in Indiana

Home in Indiana

All The Thrills Of 'Kentucky'! All The Magnificence Of 'Maryland'! Come Home To Your Heart in Indiana!

19445.51h 44mNR

Overview

'Sparke' Thorton, a lad with a penchant for trouble, is sent to live with his Uncle and Aunt Bolt in Indiana after his Aunt Henrietta Bolt dies. Though he's not happy about the arrangement at first, his love of horses and his affection for a young filly that he plans to race make life bearable. He also finds romance with tomboyish 'Char' Bruce who shares his love for horses.

Directed by Henry Hathaway
Written by Winston Miller, George Agnew Chamberlain
Produced by André Daven
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Top Cast

Lon McCallister

Lon McCallister

'Sparke' Thornton

Jeanne Crain

Jeanne Crain

Charlotte 'Char' Bruce

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

J. F. 'Thunder' Bolt

June Haver

June Haver

Christopher 'Cri-Cri' Boole

Charlotte Greenwood

Charlotte Greenwood

Penelope 'Penny' Bolt

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Jed Bruce

Charles Dingle

Charles Dingle

Godaw Boole

George H. Reed

George H. Reed

Tuppy

Willie Best

Willie Best

Mo' Rum (uncredited)

Tom Dugan

Tom Dugan

Soft Drink Man (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

indiana, usahorseuncleaunt

About Home in Indiana

Home in Indiana is a adventure, drama, romance film released in 1944 exploring themes of indiana, usa, horse, uncle, aunt. Directed by Henry Hathaway, it stars Lon McCallister, Jeanne Crain, Walter Brennan. 'Sparke' Thorton, a lad with a penchant for trouble, is sent to live with his Uncle and Aunt Bolt in Indiana after his Aunt Henrietta Bolt dies. Though he's not happy about the arrangement at first, his love of horses and his affection for a young filly that he plans to race make life bearable. He also finds romance with tomboyish 'Char' Bruce who shares his love for horses.

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