Gallant Bess

Tex Barton (Marshall Thompson) is an orphaned farmboy who is saddened when his beloved horse Bess dies while he's serving overseas during World War II. But when Tex saves a wounded mare on an island in the South Pacific, he forms a strong attachment to the horse, which he also names Bess. Their bond becomes unbreakable when Bess rescues Tex and his pals from a Japanese attack. George Tobias, Clem Bevans also star in this poignant drama inspired by a true story. 99 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.