Sheep Dog
“A light-hearted peek at the difficult and solitary task of sheep husbandry.”
Synopsis
Tom Jones, a shepherd who lived in one of the Ystradfechan Cottages at Old Farm, Treorchy, was employed by the Ocean Coal Company who owned the land above ground and coal (the Park and the Dare Collieries) beneath. A farrier who lived in the adjoining cottage tended to all the Park and Dare pit ponies. Tom Jones was known world-wide as the “Wonder Shepherd” for his remarkable skills as an animal trainer which, together with his concern for his flock, are recorded here.
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- Director
- John Alderson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Alderson
- Original Title
- Sheep Dog
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- British Screen Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Alderson
John Alderson
John Alderson
Department Leadership Roster
John Alderson
Director
John Alderson
Writer
John Alderson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep Dog
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What is Sheep Dog about?
Tom Jones, a shepherd who lived in one of the Ystradfechan Cottages at Old Farm, Treorchy, was employed by the Ocean Coal Company who owned the land above ground and coal (the Park and the Dare Collieries) beneath. A farrier who lived in the adjoining cottage tended to all the Park and Dare pit ponies. Tom Jones was known world-wide as the “Wonder Shepherd” for his remarkable skills as an animal trainer which, together with his concern for his flock, are recorded here.
Who directed Sheep Dog?
Sheep Dog was directed by John Alderson.
Who stars in Sheep Dog?
The principal cast of Sheep Dog includes Tom Jones, Neal Arden.
When was Sheep Dog released and how long is it?
Sheep Dog was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 15m.