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Dog Shy (1926)
NOT a Great Dane.
Even though the synopsis states the dog of the house is a Great Dane, it is NOT. The dog is actually a small/medium mixbreed of some kind, which only went up to the casts' knees! We were disappointed, having spent over six months to track this title down. Still a cute Chase vehicle, though.
Fangs of Fate (1928)
Stars Klondike, a German Shepherd
Klondike was one of dozens of dog stars put before the cameras by hopeful studio executives wanting to cash in on Rin Tin Tin. Even though Klondike only made a handful of films, he still received billing over the main title on lobby cards. In fact, he was the only cast member to receive billing on the card.
Wild Justice (1925)
Stars Peter the Great, German Shepherd
Peter the Great was one of dozens of dog stars put before the cameras by hopeful studio execs wanting to cash in on Rin Tin Tin. Even though this is Peter the Great's only film, he still received billing over the main title on lobby cards. In fact, he was the only cast member to receive billing on the card.
White Fang (1925)
Stars Strongheart, a German Shepherd
Strongheart was the first major German Shepherd movie star in silent cinema, beating out Rin Tin Tin by a few years. However, the enormous output by Rinty, along with an early death of Strongheart (due to an accident during filming), has made this Shepherd movie star mostly forgotten. However, the strength of his star power can be seen in the movie's lobby card. Strongheart is given billing over the movie's title. In fact, he is the only cast member to receive billing on the card!
Shep Comes Home (1948)
From the original pressbook...
Larry (Kimbley) has now lost his mother. All he has left is his dog, Shep (Flame). When social workers try to separate the boy from his dog, Larry heads West. With the help of Manuel, a Mexican Immigrant (Garralaga), they reach Arizona. While stopping for gas and a meal, Larry is befriended by the local sheriff, Cap (MacDonald). When Cap is wounded in a robbery, Manuel becomes the suspect. It is up to Larry and Shep to bring the true criminals to justice. In the end, Larry and Shep have found a new home with the Sheriff.
Ole Rex (1961)
From the original press sheet...
The story is about a "shaggy white dog of indeterminate strain" bitten during a rattlesnake battle. A young boy (Hughes) finds the wounded dog and nurses him back to health. When the boy's father (Foster) demands the boy release the healthy dog back to the wild. The boy runs away with the dog. The father goes in search of the boy only to find him surrounded by rattlesnakes. It takes Ole Rex to fight off the snakes and save the boy's life. The press sheet also states the film was mostly shot in the oil fields of Texas.
Man's Best Friend (1935)
From the original pressbook...
A young boy's pet dog is accused of various crimes actually being committed by a bear. When the boy's father goes after the dog, the bear arrives and a fierce battle takes place. The dog, a German Shepherd, is played by Lightning, the Marvel Dog. The bear is played by Samson.
A Dog's Best Friend (1959)
From the original pressbook...
The story follows an orphan (Mobley) who goes to live on a ranch. The boy is nothing but trouble until he befriends a wounded dog. The dog has found a gun, a murder weapon, and soon the boy and dog are being pursued by the killer. The dog, a German Shepherd, is named King.
The Face of Marble (1946)
Nice minor Monogram with a ghostly Great Dane.
Surprisingly atmospheric Monogram entry that features classic horror elements of bringing the dead back to life and voodoo. The story follows two scientists in their attempt to bring the dead back to life. A voodoo housekeeper throws a monkey wrench into their plans. The Great Dane plays a key part to this nifty melodrama.