It's a Dog's Life
1955, English. Directed by Herman Hoffman.
GREAT ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE FROM THE FAMED STORY
A bull terrier tells his life story, from the streets of the Bowery to a life of luxury.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Herman HoffmanDirector
- Jeff RichardsPatch McGill
- Jarma LewisMabel Maycroft
- Edmund GwennJeremiah Edward Emmett Augustus Nolan
- Dean JaggerMr. Wyndham
- Willard SageTom Tattle
- Sally FraserDorothy Wyndham
- Richard AndersonGeorge Oakley
- J.M. KerriganPaddy Corbin
- WildfireWildfire
- Vic MorrowWildfire (voice / uncredited)
- Joe BesserDog Catcher (uncredited)
- Joi LansingWoman with Afghan Hounds
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Harding Davis, John Michael Hayes
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It's a Dog's Life: quick answers
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How long is It's a Dog's Life?
It's a Dog's Life runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does It's a Dog's Life have a post-credits scene?
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It's a Dog's Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is It's a Dog's Life on?
It's a Dog's Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Dog's Life?
If you liked It's a Dog's Life, try Almost Friends, A Dog Year, A Futile and Stupid Gesture.
Who directed It's a Dog's Life?
It's a Dog's Life (1955) was directed by Herman Hoffman and stars Jeff Richards, Jarma Lewis, Edmund Gwenn.