My Dog Shep (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, My Dog Shep is a drama film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 62 minutes. “THIS IS AMERICA -WHERE ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE ROAM THE OPEN ROAD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan boy on his way to live with his uncle picks up a stray dog, and the two become fast friends. However, the uncle doesn't want the dog, and when chickens are found dead, the uncle accuses the dog of killing them. The boy decides that it's time he and the dog hit the road so they run away, and meet up with an elderly man who also ran away from a home where he believed he wasn't wanted either.
Who’s in it. My Dog Shep stars Flame as Shep, Tom Neal as James Herrick, William Farnum as Carter J. Latham Jr. and Lanny Rees as Danny Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, My Dog Shep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Dog Shep page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Dog Shep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Dog Shep (1946)?
- In US, My Dog Shep is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Dog Shep worth watching?
- My Dog Shep holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Dog Shep?
- My Dog Shep stars Flame, Tom Neal, William Farnum, Lanny Rees and Russell Simpson.
- When was My Dog Shep released?
- My Dog Shep was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.