Movie: A Boy and His Dog

Top 9 Billed Cast

Billy Sheffield
Billy Sheffield

Davy Allen

Harry Davenport
Harry Davenport

Squire Jim Kirby

Dorothy Adams
Dorothy Adams

Mrs. Allen

Russell Simpson
Russell Simpson

Mr. Thornycroft

Eddy Waller
Eddy Waller

Sheriff Kelly

Truman Bradley
Truman Bradley

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin
Heinie Conklin

Townsman at Meeting (uncredited)

Morgan Flowers
Morgan Flowers

Townsman (uncredited)

Jack Mower
Jack Mower

Store Owner Tom Belcher (uncredited)

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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.

  • Release Date

    1946-12-26

  • Average

    5.867

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    English
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