The Biscuit Eater (1940)

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys' ... See full summary »

Director:

Stuart Heisler

Writers:

Stuart Anthony (screen play), Lillie Hayward (screen play),

Stars:

Billy Lee, Cordell Hickman, Richard Lane

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Billy Lee	...	Lonnie McNeil
Cordell Hickman	...	Text Lee
Richard Lane	...	Harvey McNeil
Lester Matthews	...	Mr. Ames
Helene Millard	...	Mrs. McNeil
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones	...	Sermon (as Snowflake)
Tiverton Invader	...	Promise - the Dog

Storyline

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | father | georgia | dog | bird dog | 

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Taglines:

The Heart Story of Two Kids and Their Dog! (original print ad)

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cachorro Vira-Lata

Filming Locations:

Albany, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first sound movie to be filmed entirely on location, as well as the first sound movie to be filmed in the state of Georgia, USA.

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Quotes

[Although he lost the field trial, Promise's performance did not go unnoticed]
Harvey McNeil: I was wrong about that dog all along.
Mr. Ames: It's easy to see how enough love and faith can outclass a whole kennel of thoroughbreds.

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Connections

Version of The Biscuit Eater (1972)

User Reviews

A historic film that should be seen by any family with a dog.

This film is the first sound picture filmed entirely on location, with good plot, and great action by the dogs that actually DO their stuff the way they were bred to do. I saw this film over five years ago, and can't seem to find it anywhere, either playing or on tape. I Highly recommend it to all families with any breed of dog in their homes. It's "breed specific" but that is just what it's about. Hope you can find a copy and enjoy it as much as I did.