It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog
Synopsis
A pretty blonde with a Doberman pinscher walks into a bar on April Fool's Day and asks for a bag of bones. Thus begins a merry chase in which a newspaper reporter, a drunken policeman and a hand-painted necktie help locate the missing witness in a criminal investigation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Ling
- Original Title
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
Eugene Ling
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Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Eugene Ling
Screenplay
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What is It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog about?
A pretty blonde with a Doberman pinscher walks into a bar on April Fool's Day and asks for a bag of bones. Thus begins a merry chase in which a newspaper reporter, a drunken policeman and a hand-painted necktie help locate the missing witness in a criminal investigation.
Who directed It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog?
The principal cast of It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog includes Carole Landis, Allyn Joslyn, Margo Woode, Harry Morgan, Reed Hadley.
When was It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog released and how long is it?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.