The Littlest Hobo (film)
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| Directed by | Charles R. Rondeau |
| Written by | Dorrell McGowan |
| Produced by | Hugh M. Hooker |
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| Music by | Ronald Stein |
| Distributed by | Allied Artists[1] |
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Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Littlest Hobo is a 1958 American film directed by Charles R. Rondeau.[2][3] The film stars London, a dog owned and trained by Chuck Eisenmann,[4] in his acting debut, playing as a stray German Shepherd.[5][6][7] It was the debut production of Hugh M. Hooker,[8] as well as Rondeau's debut production.[9] Filming took place around Bryce Canyon in Utah.[10] The film featured the song Road Without End, sung by Randy Sparks.[11][12] It was released by Allied Artists Pictures,[13][14] and would later become adapted into a Canadian television series in 1963.[15]
Premise[edit]
Hobo, a homeless German Shepherd, arrives at an unfamiliar town after leaving a freight train. He comes across a lamb and rescues it from being killed at a slaughterhouse, and is later tasked with restoring happiness to a boy and girl.
Cast[edit]
- London as himself (the dog)
- Fleecie as the lamb
- Buddy Joe Hooker as Tommy
- Wendy Stuart as Molly
- Carlyle Mitchell as Governor Malloy
- Howard Hoffman as captain in mission
- Bob Kline as Mike
- Pat Bradley as Joe
- Bill Coontz as attendant
- Dorothy Johnson as Sister Ophelia
- William E. Marks as Dr. Hunt
- Pauline Moore as nurse
- Larry Thor as police captain
- Norman Bartold as police sergeant
Reception[edit]
The film received 3.5/5 stars by Wanda Hale of the New York Daily News.[16] According to Rondeau's obituary, he received a Cannes Award in 1958 for directing the film.[17][18] In March 2024, London was ranked by The Times as the sixth best TV and film dog of all time.[19]
References[edit]
- ^ "'Littlest Hobo' at Strand". The Post-Star. 30 January 1959. p. 9. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Cone, Theresa Loeb (27 October 1958). "Dog Genius Stars In Fantastic Chase". Oakland Tribune. p. 11. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Dog, Lamb Featured In Stirring Film At Sunset Theatre". Lodi News-Sentinel. 7 November 1958. p. 2. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Redelings, Lowell E. (21 August 1958). "The Hollywood Scene". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. p. 15. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "A Horse And A Dog Are Featured In Action-Filled Double Bill". Messenger-Inquirer. 8 February 1959. p. 31. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ ""The Littlest Hobo" Next Feature At Roxy". The Hopkins Journal. 18 June 1959. p. 5. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "'The Littlest Hobo' Will Show Friday At The Bordertown". The Laredo Times. 12 June 1960. p. 32. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Lindeman, Edith (16 December 1958). "Amusement Notes". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. 27. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Charles R. Rondeau List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide.
- ^ Chilson, Lee (13 July 1958). "South Bay Comments". The Star-News. p. 4. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "London, well-trained dog, 'The Littlest Hobo' star". The Alexandria Times-Tribune. 10 October 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "London". The Sacramento Union. 12 October 1958. p. 17. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Dog Drama Ready For State Screen". The Morning Herald. 13 December 1958. p. 10. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Juveniles Star In Crim Picture". Kilgore News Herald. 15 March 1959. p. 22. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Inman, David (15 June 2007). "Dog tale". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Hale, Wanda (27 September 1958). "Wonder Dog Stars On Brooklyn Screen". New York Daily News. p. 180. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Obituaries/Funeral Announcements". The Los Angeles Times. 30 August 1996. p. 270.
- ^ De Wolfe, Evelyn (15 March 1965). "Showman Voices Vocal Tips". The Los Angeles Times. p. 60. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Glanfield, Tim; Helm, Jake (16 April 2024). "30 best TV and film dogs of all time, ranked". The Times. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
