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It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (1945)

1945-06-15 · 17m · EN
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Leon suspects something between his wife (Dorothy Granger) - talk about the pot calling the kettle black - and the milkman, who are actually talking about getting rid of the dog. Leon hires a detective. An escaped convict enters the house, knocks out Leon and ties him up in a sheet. The milkman picks up the sheet thinking it is the dog. Mrs. Errol realizes the mistake just before Leon is dropped off the pier.

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Hal YatesDirector

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Leon ErrolLeon ErrolLeon ErrolDorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerMrs. ErrolEmory ParnellEmory ParnellTom KennedyTom KennedyGeorge HolmesGeorge HolmesJason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.

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What is It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog about?

Leon suspects something between his wife (Dorothy Granger) - talk about the pot calling the kettle black - and the milkman, who are actually talking about getting rid of the dog. Leon hires a detective. An escaped convict enters the house, knocks out Leon and ties him up in a sheet. The milkman picks up the sheet thinking it is the dog. Mrs. Errol realizes the mistake just before Leon is dropped off the pier.

How long is It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog?

It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog has a runtime of 17 minutes.