Little Orvie
“The Story of a Boy Who ALMOST Went to "The DOGS"”
Synopsis
Family film, based on a Booth Tarkington tale, about a young boy who takes extreme measures to keep the stray dog he befriends.
Top Cast
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Johnny Sheffield
Orvie Stone
Ernest Truex
Frank Stone
Dorothy Tree
Clara Stone
Ann E. Todd
Patsy Balliser
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Welty
Daisy Lee Mothershed
Corbina
Fay Helm
Mrs. Balliser
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Green
Paul E. Burns
Angelo, Grocer
Dell Henderson
Mr. Brown
Fern Emmett
Mrs. Jackson
Edgar Dearing
Policeman
Ray Turner
Jefferson
Sonny Bupp
Freddie Jackson (uncredited)
Payne B. Johnson
Boy (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Man at Dog Pound (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Root, Frank Fenton, Robert Chapin, Booth Tarkington
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Little Orvie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray McCarey
Lynn Root, Frank Fenton, Robert Chapin, Booth Tarkington
Paul Sawtell
J. Roy Hunt
Theron Warth
Lee S. Marcus, William Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Root
Writer
Frank Fenton
Writer
Robert Chapin
Writer
William Sistrom
Producer
Theron Warth
Editor
Ray McCarey
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Little Orvie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Orvie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Orvie about?
Family film, based on a Booth Tarkington tale, about a young boy who takes extreme measures to keep the stray dog he befriends.
Who directed Little Orvie?
Little Orvie was directed by Ray McCarey.
Who stars in Little Orvie?
The principal cast of Little Orvie includes Johnny Sheffield, Ernest Truex, Dorothy Tree, Ann E. Todd, Emma Dunn.
When was Little Orvie released and how long is it?
Little Orvie was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Orvie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Orvie was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Little Orvie based on a book or true story?
Little Orvie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".