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A Boy and His Dog

194621mLeRoy Prinz
IMDb 6.1

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11 year old Davy discovers that a chained gentle dog, Buck, is badly wounded around the neck because of the thick, tight collar he is made to constantly wear by his unfeeling owner. When Buck comes through the fence and becomes stuck, Davy removes the collar. Even though the boy tells him to stay in his owner's yard, the dog follows him home.

DramaFamily
LoveDevotionDogBoy And DogAnimal CrueltyWidowed MotherSpca

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What is A Boy and His Dog (1946) about?

11 year old Davy discovers that a chained gentle dog, Buck, is badly wounded around the neck because of the thick, tight collar he is made to constantly wear by his unfeeling owner. When Buck comes through the fence and becomes stuck, Davy removes the collar. Even though the boy tells him to stay in his owner's yard, the dog follows him home.

Who stars in A Boy and His Dog?

A Boy and His Dog stars Billy Sheffield (Davy Allen), Harry Davenport (Squire Jim Kirby), Dorothy Adams (Mrs. Allen), Russell Simpson (Mr. Thornycroft), Eddy Waller (Sheriff Kelly). The film was directed by LeRoy Prinz.

How long is A Boy and His Dog?

A Boy and His Dog has a runtime of 21 min and premiered in 1946.

Is A Boy and His Dog worth watching?

A Boy and His Dog holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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