A Boy and His Dog (1946)
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.
Director: LeRoy Prinz
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: December 26, 1946
Cast
- Billy Sheffield - Davy Allen
- Harry Davenport - Squire Jim Kirby
- Dorothy Adams - Mrs. Allen
- Russell Simpson - Mr. Thornycroft
- Eddy Waller - Sheriff Kelly
- Truman Bradley - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Heinie Conklin - Townsman at Meeting (uncredited)
- Morgan Flowers - Townsman (uncredited)
- Jack Mower - Store Owner Tom Belcher (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Saul Elkins (Screenplay)
- Samuel A. Derieux (Story)
Music: William Lava
Cinematography: Charles P. Boyle
Editing: Marshall Eyanson
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Tender Moments of Affection, Animal Stories, Hero Journey of a Single Parent, Animal Companion and Human Friendship
Keywords
love, devotion, dog, boy and dog, animal cruelty, widowed mother, spca
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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 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.
- Who directed A Boy and His Dog?
- A Boy and His Dog was directed by LeRoy Prinz.
- Who stars in A Boy and His Dog?
- A Boy and His Dog stars Billy Sheffield, Harry Davenport, Dorothy Adams, Russell Simpson, Eddy Waller, Truman Bradley.
- How long is A Boy and His Dog?
- A Boy and His Dog has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is A Boy and His Dog?
- A Boy and His Dog is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was A Boy and His Dog produced?
- A Boy and His Dog was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Boy and His Dog?
- The themes of A Boy and His Dog include: Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Tender Moments of Affection, Animal Stories, Hero Journey of a Single Parent, Animal Companion and Human Friendship.