The Shaggy Dog (1959)
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- Approved
- 1h 44min
- Comedy, Family
- 19 Mar 1959 (USA)
- Movie
A teenage boy is cursed with periodically turning into a sheepdog.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Fred MacMurray | ... |
Wilson Daniels
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| Jean Hagen | ... |
Freeda Daniels
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| Tommy Kirk | ... |
Wilby Daniels
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| Annette Funicello | ... |
Allison D'Allessio
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| Tim Considine | ... |
Buzz Miller
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| Kevin Corcoran | ... |
Moochie (Montgomery) Daniels
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| Cecil Kellaway | ... |
Professor Plumcutt
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| Alexander Scourby | ... |
Dr. Mikhail Andrassy
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| Roberta Shore | ... |
Franceska Andrassy
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| James Westerfield | ... |
Officer Hanson
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| Strother Martin | ... |
Thurm
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| Forrest Lewis | ... |
Officer Kelly
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Ned Wever | ... |
FBI Chief E.P. Hackett
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| Gordon Jones | ... |
Captain Scanlon, Police Chief
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| Jacques Aubuchon | ... |
Stefano
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| Jack Albertson | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Jim Bannon | ... |
Betz, FBI Stenographer (uncredited)
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| Larry J. Blake | ... |
Police Officer Ed Mercer (uncredited)
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| Charles Cane | ... |
Mercer's Patrol Carl Partner (uncredited)
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| Ken Clark | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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| George Ford | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Paul Frees | ... |
Narrator / J.W. Galvin, Psychiatrist (uncredited)
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| John Hart | ... |
Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
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| Susie Hawkins | ... |
Little girl with boy at party (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Gregg Palmer | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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| Mark Rodney | ... |
Kid at Dance (uncredited)
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Shaggy | ... |
Chiffon (uncredited)
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Mack Williams | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Barton | ||
Written by
| Bill Walsh | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Lillie Hayward | ... | (screenplay) |
| Felix Salten | ... | (novel "The Hound of Florence") |
Produced by
| Walt Disney | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Bill Walsh | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Paul J. Smith | ... | (as Paul Smith) |
Cinematography by
| Edward Colman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| James Ballas | ... | (as James D. Ballas) |
Art Direction by
| Carroll Clark | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emile Kuri | ||
| Fred M. MacLean | ... | (as Fred MacLean) |
Makeup Department
| Pat McNalley | ... | makeup artist |
| Ruth Sandifer | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arthur J. Vitarelli | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Robert O. Cook | ... | sound supervisor |
| Harry Lindgren | ... | sound mixer (as Harry M. Lindgren) |
Visual Effects by
| Eustace Lycett | ... | special processes |
Stunts
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bob McGowan | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jim Whitman | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gertrude Casey | ... | costumer |
| Chuck Keehne | ... | costumer |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Evelyn Kennedy | ... | music editor |
| Joseph Mullendore | ... | orchestrator |
| Jacob Ceelasler | ... | music (uncredited) |
| Al Teeter | ... | music editor: live action (uncredited) |
| Jack Wadsworth | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Xavier Atencio | ... | title designer |
| Walt Disney | ... | presenter |
| T. Hee | ... | title designer |
| Bill Justice | ... | title designer |
| William R. Koehler | ... | animal supervisor |
| Ted Bonnet | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Tom Mahoney | ... | dance director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Film Distribution Company (1959) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Film Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Rank Film Distributors of America (1959) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Triangel Produksjon A/S (1959) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Discibel (1959) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- J. Arthur Rank Film (1959) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Nederland Film (1959) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of India (1960) (India) (theatrical)
- Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (1961) (Poland) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1978) (United States) (tv)
- Disney Channel (1985) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Walt Disney Home Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD) (as double feature "The Shaggy D.A.")
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- RCA (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery.... Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | "I was a Teen-age boy!" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The story of Wilby Daniels having to conceal his real self has often been viewed as ironic considering the closeted life Tommy Kirk was leading. See more » |
| Goofs | The basement window is hinged at the bottom and is open at the top into the room. Then, when Shaggy/Wilby goes through the window, it is hinged at the top and opens outward on the bottom. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Barefoot Executive (1971). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Shaggy Dog See more » |
| Quotes |
Moochie Daniels:
Gee, Wilby, you know I like you much better as a dog. See more » |