The Dog Snatcher
Synopsis
Mr. Magoo's dog is threatened by the dog catcher (who Magoo takes for a policeman). He's given until noon to license it. As he's preparing to leave, a circus goes by; he hitches a ride in a clown car (thinking it's a taxi) and, after a digress through the big top and into the gorilla cage (mayor's office), he ends up in the panther cage. He thinks the panther is his dog, and that he's been captured by the dog catcher, so he slips on the collar and takes it home. When Magoo gets home, the dogcatcher is waiting for him, but at the sight of the panther, he gives Magoo the license and traps the panther under a washtub. As the circus people cart it away, Magoo slips the license onto his tigerskin rug's head.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Burness
- Original Title
- The Dog Snatcher
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Burness
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Burness
Director
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What is The Dog Snatcher about?
Mr. Magoo's dog is threatened by the dog catcher (who Magoo takes for a policeman). He's given until noon to license it. As he's preparing to leave, a circus goes by; he hitches a ride in a clown car (thinking it's a taxi) and, after a digress through the big top and into the gorilla cage (mayor's office), he ends up in the panther cage. He thinks the panther is his dog, and that he's been captured by the dog catcher, so he slips on the collar and takes it home. When Magoo gets home, the dogcatcher is waiting for him, but at the sight of the panther, he gives Magoo the license and traps the panther under a washtub. As the circus people cart it away, Magoo slips the license onto his tigerskin rug's head.
Who directed The Dog Snatcher?
The Dog Snatcher was directed by Pete Burness.
Who stars in The Dog Snatcher?
The principal cast of The Dog Snatcher includes Not specified.
When was The Dog Snatcher released and how long is it?
The Dog Snatcher was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 6m.