11 year old Davy discovers that a chained gentle dog, Buck, is badly wounded around the neck because of the thick, tight collar he is made to constantly wear by his unfeeling owner. When Buck comes through the fence and becomes stuck, Davy removes the collar. Even though the boy tells him to stay in his owner's yard, the dog follows him home.
A Boy and His Dog (1946) is a drama and family film directed by LeRoy Prinz, released on December 26, 1946 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Billy Sheffield, Harry Davenport, Dorothy Adams and Russell Simpson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
Billy Sheffield
as Davy Allen
Harry Davenport
as Squire Jim Kirby
Dorothy Adams
as Mrs. Allen
Russell Simpson
as Mr. Thornycroft
Eddy Waller
as Sheriff Kelly
Truman Bradley
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
as Townsman at Meeting (uncredited)
Morgan Flowers
as Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Mower
as Store Owner Tom Belcher (uncredited)
Directed by LeRoy Prinz, written by Saul Elkins and Samuel A. Derieux, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 16 ratings.
“Davy” (Billy Sheffield) returns home to his recently widowed mum (Dorothy Adams) with a new best four-legged friend. He claims that he found the hound, and asks to keep it. She agrees and that turns out be a shrewd decision as it’s not bad at helping him catch rabbits. Then their curmudgeonly neighbour “Thorneycroft” (Russell Simpson) shows up claiming the dog was stolen. “Davy” refuses to hand him over, so they…
Reviewed on July 21, 2025
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The main cast of A Boy and His Dog (1946) includes Billy Sheffield, Harry Davenport, Dorothy Adams, Russell Simpson and Eddy Waller. The film was directed by LeRoy Prinz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Boy and His Dog was released on December 26, 1946 and runs for 21m.
A Boy and His Dog (1946) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
