Shep Comes Home (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Shep Comes Home is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 60 minutes. “THRILLING ADVENTURE OF A BOY AND HIS DOG...in a heart-warming drama the whole family will enjoy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Little Larry Havens, whose father died in WWII, runs away from home to keep from being separated from "Shep," his father's dog. In Arizona, he is befriended by a kindly Mexican, Manuel Ortiz, who he is able to repay in time, with the aid of Sheriff "Cap" Weatherby, when Ortiz is suspected of crimes committed by local gangsters. "Shep" is instrumental in saving Ortiz from a lynching, and Larry, "Shep" and Ortiz all find a home with a couple they have befriended.
Who’s in it. Shep Comes Home stars Robert Lowery as Mark Folger, Billy Kimbley as Larry Havens, Martín Garralaga as Manuel Ortiz and Margia Dean as Martha Langley, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shep Comes Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shep Comes Home tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shep Comes Home (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shep Comes Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shep Comes Home?
- Shep Comes Home stars Robert Lowery, Billy Kimbley, Martín Garralaga, Margia Dean and Sheldon Leonard.
- When was Shep Comes Home released?
- Shep Comes Home was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.