It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog
Synopsis
Leon suspects something between his wife (Dorothy Granger) - talk about the pot calling the kettle black - and the milkman, who are actually talking about getting rid of the dog. Leon hires a detective. An escaped convict enters the house, knocks out Leon and ties him up in a sheet. The milkman picks up the sheet thinking it is the dog. Mrs. Errol realizes the mistake just before Leon is dropped off the pier.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Yates
- Original Title
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Yates
Director
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What is It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog about?
Leon suspects something between his wife (Dorothy Granger) - talk about the pot calling the kettle black - and the milkman, who are actually talking about getting rid of the dog. Leon hires a detective. An escaped convict enters the house, knocks out Leon and ties him up in a sheet. The milkman picks up the sheet thinking it is the dog. Mrs. Errol realizes the mistake just before Leon is dropped off the pier.
Who directed It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog was directed by Hal Yates.
Who stars in It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog?
The principal cast of It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog includes Leon Errol, Dorothy Granger, Emory Parnell, Tom Kennedy, George Holmes.
When was It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog released and how long is it?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 17m.