A Boy and His Dog
Originally released in 1946. A Boy and His Dog is a drama/family film. directed by LeRoy Prinz. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billy Sheffield, Harry Davenport, and Dorothy Adams
Synopsis
11 year old Davy discovers that a chained gentle dog, Buck, is badly wounded around the neck because of the thick, tight collar he is made to constantly wear by his unfeeling owner. When Buck comes through the fence and becomes stuck, Davy removes the collar. Even though the boy tells him to stay in his owner's yard, the dog follows him home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Billy Sheffield
as Davy Allen
Harry Davenport
as Squire Jim Kirby
Dorothy Adams
as Mrs. Allen
Russell Simpson
as Mr. Thornycroft
Eddy Waller
as Sheriff Kelly
Truman Bradley
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
as Townsman at Meeting (uncredited)
Morgan Flowers
as Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Mower
as Store Owner Tom Belcher (uncredited)
Similar Movies
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Boy and His Dog about?
11 year old Davy discovers that a chained gentle dog, Buck, is badly wounded around the neck because of the thick, tight collar he is made to constantly wear by his unfeeling owner. When Buck comes...
Who directed A Boy and His Dog?
A Boy and His Dog was directed by LeRoy Prinz.
How long is A Boy and His Dog?
A Boy and His Dog has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was A Boy and His Dog released?
A Boy and His Dog was released on December 26, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Boy and His Dog?
The main cast of A Boy and His Dog includes Billy Sheffield, Harry Davenport, Dorothy Adams, Russell Simpson, Eddy Waller.