Shep Comes Home
“THRILLING ADVENTURE OF A BOY AND HIS DOG...in a heart-warming drama the whole family will enjoy!”
Synopsis
Little Larry Havens, whose father died in WWII, runs away from home to keep from being separated from "Shep," his father's dog. In Arizona, he is befriended by a kindly Mexican, Manuel Ortiz, who he is able to repay in time, with the aid of Sheriff "Cap" Weatherby, when Ortiz is suspected of crimes committed by local gangsters. "Shep" is instrumental in saving Ortiz from a lynching, and Larry, "Shep" and Ortiz all find a home with a couple they have befriended.
Top Cast
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Robert Lowery
Mark Folger
Billy Kimbley
Larry Havens
Martín Garralaga
Manuel Ortiz
Margia Dean
Martha Langley
Sheldon Leonard
'Swifty' Lewis
Michael Whalen
'Chance' Martin
J. Farrell MacDonald
Sheriff Cap Weatherby
Lyle Talbot
Dr. Wilson
Frank Jenks
The Iceman
Edna Holland
Mrs. Fleming
Matt Willis
George
Ben Erway
Mr. Gardner
Howard Gould
Big man
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ford Beebe
- Original Title
- Shep Comes Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robert L. Lippert Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe
Ford Beebe, Carl K. Hittleman
Ernest Miller
Hugh Winn
Ron Ormond
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Ormond
Producer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Hugh Winn
Editor
Ford Beebe
Director
Ford Beebe
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shep Comes Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shep Comes Home about?
Little Larry Havens, whose father died in WWII, runs away from home to keep from being separated from "Shep," his father's dog. In Arizona, he is befriended by a kindly Mexican, Manuel Ortiz, who he is able to repay in time, with the aid of Sheriff "Cap" Weatherby, when Ortiz is suspected of crimes committed by local gangsters. "Shep" is instrumental in saving Ortiz from a lynching, and Larry, "Shep" and Ortiz all find a home with a couple they have befriended.
Who directed Shep Comes Home?
Shep Comes Home was directed by Ford Beebe.
Who stars in Shep Comes Home?
The principal cast of Shep Comes Home includes Robert Lowery, Billy Kimbley, Martín Garralaga, Margia Dean, Sheldon Leonard.
When was Shep Comes Home released and how long is it?
Shep Comes Home was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.