Greyfriars Bobby
“The True Story of a Dog”
Synopsis
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.
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Greyfriars Bobby - Trailer
Type: Clip • Published 2014-08-09
Top Cast
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Donald Crisp
James Brown
Laurence Naismith
Mr. Traill
Alex Mackenzie
Old Jock
Duncan Macrae
Sgt. Davie Maclean
Andrew Cruickshank
Lord Provost
Gordon Jackson
Farmer
Joan Juliet Buck
Ailie
Rosalie Crutchley
Farmer's Wife
Freda Jackson
Caretaker
Moultrie Kelsall
Magistrate
Joyce Carey
First Lady
Vincent Winter
Tammy
Jameson Clark
Constable
Jack Lambert
Doctor
Bruce Seton
Prosecutor
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Brown
Geoffrey Bayldon
The Vicar
Jim Brady
Gravedigger
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby
- Original Score
- Francis Chagrin
- Original Title
- Greyfriars Bobby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Robert Westerby, Eleanor Atkinson
Francis Chagrin
Paul Beeson
Peter Tanner
Department Leadership Roster
Don Chaffey
Director
Robert Westerby
Screenplay
Francis Chagrin
Original Music Composer
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greyfriars Bobby
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What is Greyfriars Bobby about?
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.
Who directed Greyfriars Bobby?
Greyfriars Bobby was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in Greyfriars Bobby?
The principal cast of Greyfriars Bobby includes Donald Crisp, Laurence Naismith, Alex Mackenzie, Duncan Macrae, Andrew Cruickshank.
When was Greyfriars Bobby released and how long is it?
Greyfriars Bobby was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Greyfriars Bobby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Greyfriars Bobby was composed by Francis Chagrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Greyfriars Bobby?
Greyfriars Bobby holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).