Bone Sweet Bone (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1948, Bone Sweet Bone is a comedy and animation film directed by Arthur Davis, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. An archaeologist at a museum scolds his small, silent dog, Shep, for supposedly removing a bone belonging to a dinosaur skeleton and orders Shep to bring the bone back, but Shep finds that the place where he buried his most recent bone has been dug up and a bulldog is walking away with the bone in his mouth. Shep chases the bulldog with intent of retrieving the bone, and so begins a battle of wits between Shep and the bulldog.
Who’s in it. Bone Sweet Bone stars Mel Blanc as Curator / Shep (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bone Sweet Bone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bone Sweet Bone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bone Sweet Bone tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bone Sweet Bone (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bone Sweet Bone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bone Sweet Bone worth watching?
- Bone Sweet Bone holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bone Sweet Bone?
- Bone Sweet Bone stars Mel Blanc.
- When was Bone Sweet Bone released?
- Bone Sweet Bone was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
