My Friend Flicka (1943)

Directed by Harold D. Schuster

Considered immature and irresponsible by his rancher father, young Ken dreams of having his own horse. He is ultimately entrusted with a chestnut filly he names Flicka but the responsibilities of caring for the animal puts Ken quickly to the test, especially when Flicka becomes gravely injured.

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. Producer: Ralph Dietrich. Screenwriter: Lillie Hayward. Based on the novel by Mary O’Hara. Cinematographer: Edward Cronjager, Virgil Miller. Editor: Robert Fritch. Cast: Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson, James Bell, Diana Hale.

35mm, color, 89 min.

Recommended for ages 6+