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A Boy and His Dog
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A Boy and His Dog

1946-12-26 · 21 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Family

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.

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Directors
LeRoy Prinz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billy SheffieldBilly SheffieldDavy Allen
Harry DavenportHarry DavenportSquire Jim Kirby
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMrs. Allen
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonMr. Thornycroft
Eddy WallerEddy WallerSheriff Kelly
Truman BradleyTruman BradleyNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinTownsman at Meeting (uncredited)
Morgan FlowersTownsman (uncredited)
Jack MowerJack MowerStore Owner Tom Belcher (uncredited)

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