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The Shaggy Dog

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.1K
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Fred MacMurray in The Shaggy Dog (1959)
A teenage boy is cursed with periodically turning into a sheepdog.
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy
A teenage boy is cursed with periodically turning into a sheepdog.A teenage boy is cursed with periodically turning into a sheepdog.A teenage boy is cursed with periodically turning into a sheepdog.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Barton
  • Writers
    • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
    • Lillie Hayward(screenplay)
    • Felix Salten(novel "The Hound of Florence")
  • Stars
    • Fred MacMurray
    • Jean Hagen
    • Tommy Kirk
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Barton
  • Writers
    • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
    • Lillie Hayward(screenplay)
    • Felix Salten(novel "The Hound of Florence")
  • Stars
    • Fred MacMurray
    • Jean Hagen
    • Tommy Kirk
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray
    • Wilson Danielsas Wilson Daniels
    Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen
    • Freeda Danielsas Freeda Daniels
    Tommy Kirk
    Tommy Kirk
    • Wilby Danielsas Wilby Daniels
    Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello
    • Allison D'Allessioas Allison D'Allessio
    Tim Considine
    Tim Considine
    • Buzz Milleras Buzz Miller
    Kevin Corcoran
    Kevin Corcoran
    • Moochie (Montgomery) Danielsas Moochie (Montgomery) Daniels
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Professor Plumcuttas Professor Plumcutt
    Alexander Scourby
    Alexander Scourby
    • Dr. Mikhail Andrassyas Dr. Mikhail Andrassy
    Roberta Shore
    Roberta Shore
    • Franceska Andrassyas Franceska Andrassy
    James Westerfield
    James Westerfield
    • Officer Hansonas Officer Hanson
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • Thurmas Thurm
    Forrest Lewis
    Forrest Lewis
    • Officer Kellyas Officer Kelly
    Ned Wever
    • FBI Chief E.P. Hackettas FBI Chief E.P. Hackett
    Gordon Jones
    Gordon Jones
    • Captain Scanlon, Police Chiefas Captain Scanlon, Police Chief
    Jacques Aubuchon
    Jacques Aubuchon
    • Stefanoas Stefano
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Jim Bannon
    Jim Bannon
    • Betz, FBI Stenographeras Betz, FBI Stenographer
    • (uncredited)
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • Police Officer Ed Merceras Police Officer Ed Mercer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Barton
    • Writers
      • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
      • Lillie Hayward(screenplay)
      • Felix Salten(novel "The Hound of Florence")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first live-action feature comedy produced by Walt Disney.
    • Goofs
      The inscription in the ring reads "In canis corpore transmuto", which is supposed to mean "I transmute into a dog's body" in Latin. That is, however, a grammatical mistake, because the correct Latin sentence should read "... in canis corpus..." (in the accusative case) instead of "... in canis corpore..." (which is the ablative case).
    • Quotes

      Moochie Daniels: Gee, Wilby, you know I like you much better as a dog.

    • Alternate versions
      This film is also available in a computer colorized version. The colorized version was made for syndicated TV in the 1980s and was originally 10 minutes shorter than the original theatrical cut. The DVD release contains both versions of the film, with the colorized version being the same length as the original theatrical black and white version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Barefoot Executive (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      The Shaggy Dog
      Written by Hazel George (as Gil George) and Paul J. Smith (as Paul Smith)

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    It's a dog's life....literally
    Funny show about a boy who turns into a dog after coming under an ancient spell. This, of course, leads to all sorts of trouble and adventures. Fred McMurray played the part of the put upon dad to perfection, he had me rolling in the floor. Also, the cops who couldn't quite believe their eyes tickled my funnybone, and they put on quite a show with their comical car chase. Silly Disney stuff to be sure, but lots of fun.
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    3
    • helpless_dancer
    • Nov 14, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der unheimliche Zotti
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,935
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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