Dondi


1h 20m 1961
Dondi

Brief Synopsis

World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Mar 1961
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Photoplay Associates
Distribution Company
Allied Artists
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the comic strip "Dondi" by Gus Edson and Irwin Hasen, distributed by the Chicago Tribune--New York News Syndicate (25 Sep 1955--Jun 1986).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Synopsis

While stationed on the Italian border, six American soldiers befriend a 5-year-old orphan, nickname him Dondi, and make him their mascot. Their major problem becomes keeping the youngster's presence a secret from their tough top sergeant. When their outfit is transferred back to the States, little Dondi stows away on the troopship and is smuggled into New York. Before long he loses contact with his friends and has a series of adventures in Macy's department store and a run-in with a spurious blind beggar. Meanwhile, one of the G.I.'s, Dealey, and his singer-sweetheart, Liz, have launched a nationwide search for the little fellow. When the boy is finally found, he is detained by the immigration authorities for eventual deportation, but Dealey and Liz enlist the aid of columnist Walter Winchell and succeed in having Dondi declared an American citizen by act of Congress. Dealey and Liz then decide to marry and legally adopt Dondi.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Mar 1961
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Photoplay Associates
Distribution Company
Allied Artists
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the comic strip "Dondi" by Gus Edson and Irwin Hasen, distributed by the Chicago Tribune--New York News Syndicate (25 Sep 1955--Jun 1986).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

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Copyright length: 100 min.