The Gay Dog (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, The Gay Dog is a comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Jim Gay loves his racing greyhound but, out of town, he finds a dog with a better chance to win. His friends bet on his dog while he bets against.
Who’s in it. The Gay Dog stars Wilfred Pickles as Jim Gay, Petula Clark as Sally Gay, Megs Jenkins as Maggie Gay and John Blythe as Peter Nightingale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Gay Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gay Dog (1954)?
- In US, The Gay Dog is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gay Dog worth watching?
- The Gay Dog holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gay Dog?
- The Gay Dog stars Wilfred Pickles, Petula Clark, Megs Jenkins, John Blythe and Margaret Barton.
- When was The Gay Dog released?
- The Gay Dog was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.