His Dog (1927)

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Peter Olsen, a young social outcast who lives alone on a rundown farm and raises vegetables for a living, finds his only consolation in liquor, though Dorcas Chatham, daughter of the general store owner, begs him to forego this indulgence. Returning from town, he finds a dog by the roadside, apparently injured by a car, and takes it home. Later, on a drunken spree, Peter is attacked by robbers, but the dog comes to his rescue and frightens the assailants away. Stirred by the unselfish devotion of his dog, Peter gradually regains his self-respect, and Dorcas falls in love with him and accepts his proposal, though she fears the dog. When Peter enters the dog in a show, another exhibitor proves to be its owner, and Peter is first parted from, then reunited with, "his" dog. Dorcas overcomes her fear and is united with Peter.

Director: Karl Brown
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Margaret Darrell
Production: DeMille Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

robber, alcoholism, rural area, dog, silent film, general store

More Films by Director: Karl Brown
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is His Dog about?
Peter Olsen, a young social outcast who lives alone on a rundown farm and raises vegetables for a living, finds his only consolation in liquor, though Dorcas Chatham, daughter of the general store owner, begs him to forego this indulgence. Returning from town, he finds a dog by the roadside, apparently injured by a car, and takes it home. Later, on a drunken spree, Peter is attacked by robbers, but the dog comes to his rescue and frightens the assailants away. Stirred by the unselfish devotion of his dog, Peter gradually regains his self-respect, and Dorcas falls in love with him and accepts his proposal, though she fears the dog. When Peter enters the dog in a show, another exhibitor proves to be its owner, and Peter is first parted from, then reunited with, "his" dog. Dorcas overcomes her fear and is united with Peter.
Who directed His Dog?
His Dog was directed by Karl Brown.
Who stars in His Dog?
His Dog stars Joseph Schildkraut, Julia Faye, Crauford Kent, Sally Rand, Robert Edeson.
How long is His Dog?
His Dog has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is His Dog?
His Dog is a Drama film.
Where was His Dog produced?
His Dog was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of His Dog?
The themes of His Dog include: Addiction and Recovery.