My Dog Shep
“THIS IS AMERICA -WHERE ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE ROAM THE OPEN ROAD!”
Synopsis
An orphan boy on his way to live with his uncle picks up a stray dog, and the two become fast friends. However, the uncle doesn't want the dog, and when chickens are found dead, the uncle accuses the dog of killing them. The boy decides that it's time he and the dog hit the road so they run away, and meet up with an elderly man who also ran away from a home where he believed he wasn't wanted either.
Top Cast
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Flame the dog
Shep
Tom Neal
James Herrick
William Farnum
Carter J. Latham Jr.
Lanny Rees
Danny Barker
Russell Simpson
Mathew Hodgkins
Sarah Padden
Carrie Hodgkins
Craig Reynolds
W. D. Stanfield
Al St. John
Deputy Sheriff
Freddie Chapman
Arthur Hodgkins
Janet Chapman
Lorna Herrick
Si Jenks
Western Union Clerk
Paul E. Burns
Sheriff
Grady Sutton
John H. Latham
Harry Holman
The Judge
Helen Chapman
Lois Herrick
Douglas Evans
Dutch Riley
Reed Howes
Shorty Spain
Ralph Littlefield
Crane
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ford Beebe
- Original Score
- Russell Garcia, James Mayfield
- Original Title
- My Dog Shep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Golden Gate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe
Ford Beebe
Russell Garcia, James Mayfield
James Doolittle
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Screenplay
Ford Beebe
Director
Russell Garcia
Original Music Composer
James Mayfield
Original Music Composer
James Doolittle
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Dog Shep
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What is My Dog Shep about?
An orphan boy on his way to live with his uncle picks up a stray dog, and the two become fast friends. However, the uncle doesn't want the dog, and when chickens are found dead, the uncle accuses the dog of killing them. The boy decides that it's time he and the dog hit the road so they run away, and meet up with an elderly man who also ran away from a home where he believed he wasn't wanted either.
Who directed My Dog Shep?
My Dog Shep was directed by Ford Beebe.
Who stars in My Dog Shep?
The principal cast of My Dog Shep includes Flame the dog, Tom Neal, William Farnum, Lanny Rees, Russell Simpson.
When was My Dog Shep released and how long is it?
My Dog Shep was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for My Dog Shep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Dog Shep was composed by Russell Garcia, James Mayfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Dog Shep?
My Dog Shep holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).