Story of a Dog
Synopsis
A dog trains for the battlefield and becomes a crucial part of the United States military. This 1945 short documentary film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short, One-Reel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Screenplay & Story
- Saul Elkins
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Story of a Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation, United States Coast Guard
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hollingshead
Saul Elkins
William Lava
Victor Kline Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hollingshead
Director
Saul Elkins
Writer
Victor Kline Jr.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story of a Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Story of a Dog about?
A dog trains for the battlefield and becomes a crucial part of the United States military. This 1945 short documentary film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short, One-Reel.
Who directed Story of a Dog?
Story of a Dog was directed by Gordon Hollingshead.
Who stars in Story of a Dog?
The principal cast of Story of a Dog includes Knox Manning.
When was Story of a Dog released and how long is it?
Story of a Dog was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Story of a Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Story of a Dog was composed by William Lava.