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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Hugo Butler (screenplay)
Eric Knight (novel)
Release Date:
December 1943 (USA) more
Tagline:
A Thrilling Saga Of Courage And Loyalty ! more
Plot:
After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named Lassie escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from Scotland to her Yorkshire home. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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User Comments:
One of my favourite films more (14 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Roddy McDowall | ... | Joe Carraclough | |
| Donald Crisp | ... | Sam Carraclough | |
| Dame May Whitty | ... | Dally | |
| Edmund Gwenn | ... | Rowlie | |
| Nigel Bruce | ... | Duke of Rudling | |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Mrs. Carraclough | |
| Elizabeth Taylor | ... | Priscilla | |
| Ben Webster | ... | Dan'l Fadden | |
| J. Pat O'Malley | ... | Hynes (as J. Patrick O'Malley) | |
| Alan Napier | ... | Jock | |
| Arthur Shields | ... | Andrew | |
| John Rogers | ... | Snickers | |
| Alec Craig | ... | Buckles | |
| Pal | ... | Lassie (as Lassie) |
Additional Details
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Runtime:
89 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Canada:G (video rating) | Netherlands:6 (2008) | West Germany:6 (f) | Finland:S | Norway:A | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (PCA #8995) | USA:G (re-rating) (1971) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
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After a nationwide hunt for a suitable dog for this movie failed, MGM called in dog trainer Rudd Weatherwax, who had many purebred collies, but Pal, his one-year old male collie (who had no papers), easily won the role. Pal retired at age 5, after which all subsequent Lassie films used direct descendants of Pal. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: While speaking about whether to keep Lassie or not it is obvious that the large hearth behind the elderly couple is a drop screen. Shadows from the lights show behind the couple left to right as you watch, but the shadows on the hearth shine from the opposite direction right to left. more
Quotes:
Mrs. Carraclough:
Oh, well. Ye may as well know it right off. Lassie won't be waiting for ye at school anymore.
Joe Carraclough:
Why not? What's happened?
Mrs. Carraclough:
Because she's sold; that's why not.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Three's Company: Chrissy Come Home (#2.23)" (1978) more
Soundtrack:
I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls more
FAQ
What is the real name of the dog who played Lassie?Please tell me that Lassie wasn't really played by a boy dog.
Where does "Lassie Come Home" take place?
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| The making of the movie | xpepsiguy2003 |
| Soundtrack | shirleybeauvais3 |
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'Lassie Come Home' is the classic first tale of Lassie, and this film is based on the novel by Eric Knight. This story is about the bond between a boy and his dog. Lassie is sold by the boy's father because of hard times, and Lassie makes a long journey to be back at her master's side again. It's a touching and beautiful story for children, and it was my favourite story for a while when I was much, much younger. I have forgotten much of this story now, but I have not forgotten how much I used to watch this film, over and over again on the old VHS. I think that all children should have the opportunity to watch 'Lassie Come Home'.