Tale of a Dog
1944, English. Directed by Cy Endfield.
When Bigshot Jones gives his unnamed dog to the All-For-One Club, Buckwheat quickly names the canine "Smallpox", inadvertently causing a city-wide panic.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Cy EndfieldDirector
- Billie ThomasBuckwheat Thomas
- Billy LaughlinFroggy Laughlin
- Janet BurstonJanet
- Robert BlakeMickey Blake
- Cordell HickmanBig Shot Jones
- Dickie HallCast
- Frank WardCast
- Margaret BertGossiper (voice)
- Anita Sharp-BolsterGossiper
- Willa Pearl CurtisBuckwheat's Mother
- Fern EmmettGossiper
- Emmett VoganDr. Parkson
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
- Budget
- $23K
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Tale of a Dog: quick answers
What should I watch before Tale of a Dog?
Watch Election Daze (1943), Little Miss Pinkerton (1943), Three Smart Guys (1943), and Radio Bugs (1944) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tale of a Dog?
Next in the series: Dancing Romeo (1944).
Is Tale of a Dog worth watching?
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How long is Tale of a Dog?
Tale of a Dog runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
Does Tale of a Dog have a post-credits scene?
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Tale of a Dog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tale of a Dog is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tale of a Dog on?
Tale of a Dog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1944. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tale of a Dog?
If you liked Tale of a Dog, try The Fox and the Hound 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Beethoven.
Who directed Tale of a Dog?
Tale of a Dog (1944) was directed by Cy Endfield and stars Billie Thomas, Billy Laughlin, Janet Burston.