- The Magic of Lassie
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The Magic of Lassie 
Theatrical release posterDirected by Don Chaffey Produced by William Beaudine Jr.
Bonita GranvilleWritten by Robert B. Sherman
Richard M. Sherman
Jean HollowayStarring James Stewart
Michael Sharrett
Lassie
Pernell Roberts
Mickey Rooney
Stephanie Zimbalist
Alice FayeMusic by Songs:
Richard M. Sherman
Robert B. Sherman
Score:
Irwin KostalCinematography Michael D. Margulies Editing by John C. Harger Distributed by The International Picture Show Company Release date(s) August 2, 1978 Running time 100 minutes Country United States Language English The Magic of Lassie is a 1978 Wrather Corporation film. It features James Stewart in one of only two musical film roles that he played (the first was in 1936's Born to Dance, in which Stewart introduced the Cole Porter standard Easy To Love). Mickey Rooney and Alice Faye also make cameo appearances in the film. The screenplay and song score are supplied by the prolific Sherman Brothers of Mary Poppins fame. Their song, "When You're Loved" was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Song" and was sung by Debby Boone. It is also the only musical film featuring Lassie.
Plot
The story begins on the Mitchell Winery in Northern California. Lassie lives with Clovis Mitchell and his grandchildren, Chris and Kelly, but is discovered one day by her former owner. Lassie is taken back to the previous owner's estate in Colorado Springs. Dissatisfied with her new home, the dog runs away and travels across several states to be with the Mitchell family again.
Cast
- Mickey Rooney as Gus
- Pernell Roberts as Jamison
- Stephanie Zimbalist as Kelly Mitchell
- Michael Sharrett as Chris Mitchell
- Alice Faye as The Waitress (Alice)
- Gene Evans as Sheriff Andrews
- James Stewart as Clovis Mitchell
- Mike Mazurki as Apollo
- Robert Lussier as Finch
- Lane Davies as Allan Fogerty
- William Flatley as Truck Driver
- James Reynolds as Officer Wilson (as James V. Reynolds)
- Rayford Barnes as Reward Seeker
- W.D. Goodman as Mighty Manuel
- Hank Metheney as Referee
- Buck Young as T.V. Announcer
- David Himes as Father in Camper
- Ron Honthaner as Official
- Ed Vasgersian as Lee
- Bob Cashell as Ed
- Robyn Cawiezell as Girl in Casino
- Gary Davis as Motorcycle Officer
- Ralph Garrett as Kennelman
- Pete Kellett as Security Guard
- Klause Hense as Helicopter Pilot
- Carl Nielsen as Mr. Kern
- Regina Waldon as Mrs. Kern
External links
- The Magic of Lassie at the Internet Movie Database
- The Magic of Lassie at AllRovi
Works featuring Lassie Novel Lassie Come-HomeFilms Lassie Come Home • Son of Lassie • Courage of Lassie • Hills of Home • The Sun Comes Up • Challenge to Lassie • The Painted Hills • The Magic of Lassie • Lassie (1994) • Lassie (2005)Television series Other Lassie (manga series) • Famous Dog Lassie (anime series)Films directed by Don Chaffey 1950s Skid Kids (1953) · Time Is My Enemy (1954) · The Secret Tent (1956) · The Girl in the Picture (1957) · The Flesh Is Weak (1957) · A Question of Adultery (1958) · The Man Upstairs (1958) · Danger Within (1959)1960s Dentist in the Chair (1960) · Lies My Father Told Me (1960) · Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961) · A Matter of WHO (1961) · Greyfriars Bobby (1961) · The Webster Boy (1962) · Jason and the Argonauts (1963) · A Jolly Bad Fellow (1964) · The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964) · The Crooked Road (1965) · One Million Years B.C. (1966) · The Viking Queen (1967) · A Twist of Sand (1968)1970s Clinic Exclusive (1971) · Creatures the World Forgot (1971) · Charley One-Eye (1973) · Persecution (1974) · Ride a Wild Pony (1975) · The Fourth Wish (1976) · Pete's Dragon (1977) · The Magic of Lassie (1978) · C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979)Categories:- 1978 films
- American films
- English-language films
- 1970s drama films
- American drama films
- Films directed by Don Chaffey
- Lassie films
- Sherman Brothers
- Musical film stubs
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