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The Shaggy Dog

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.3K
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Fred MacMurray in The Shaggy Dog (1959)
ComedyFamilyFantasy
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
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5.3K
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  • Director
    • Charles Barton
  • Writers
    • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
    • Lillie Hayward(screenplay)
    • Felix Salten(novel "The Hound of Florence")
  • Stars
    • Fred MacMurray
    • Jean Hagen
    • Tommy Kirk
  • Director
    • Charles Barton
  • Writers
    • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
    • Lillie Hayward(screenplay)
    • Felix Salten(novel "The Hound of Florence")
  • Stars
    • Fred MacMurray
    • Jean Hagen
    • Tommy Kirk
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    • 45User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray
    • Wilson Daniels
    Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen
    • Freeda Daniels
    Tommy Kirk
    Tommy Kirk
    • Wilby Daniels
    Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello
    • Allison D'Allessio
    Tim Considine
    Tim Considine
    • Buzz Miller
    Kevin Corcoran
    Kevin Corcoran
    • Moochie (Montgomery) Daniels
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Professor Plumcutt
    Alexander Scourby
    Alexander Scourby
    • Dr. Mikhail Andrassy
    Roberta Shore
    Roberta Shore
    • Franceska Andrassy
    James Westerfield
    James Westerfield
    • Officer Hanson
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • Thurm
    Forrest Lewis
    Forrest Lewis
    • Officer Kelly
    Ned Wever
    • FBI Chief E.P. Hackett
    Gordon Jones
    Gordon Jones
    • Captain Scanlon, Police Chief
    Jacques Aubuchon
    Jacques Aubuchon
    • Stefano
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Jim Bannon
    Jim Bannon
    • Betz, FBI Stenographer
    • (uncredited)
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • 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

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    Delightful Disney Comedy
    "The Shaggy Dog" is a delightful live-action comedy, the first of many to emerge from the Walt Disney Studios during the late 50s - through the early 80s. Although firmly rooted in the late 1950s the film has many charms, mosty noticeably its innocence, pure situation comedy and perfect pitch performances by a cast of film veterans. Is the film a classic - no. Is it worth watching, by all means. It's a wonderfully entertaining Disney family film and it holds up quite well, even for today's jaded audiences. If you can't find the appeal in this film well, then your mature beyond all hope. Enjoy!
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    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
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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