My Dog, Buddy

A young boy who is closely attached to his German shepherd is involved in an auto accident during a family outing >that kills his parents. His dog survives the accident and pulls his young master from the flaming wreckage, saving >his life. The ambulance takes the boy but leaves the dog >behind. The dog valiantly tries to follow the ambulance >but is unsuccessful. For the remainder of the movie, the >dog lives with various families, always continuing his >search for his friend. Meanwhile, the boy suffers from >hysterical muteness and doctors believe there is another >reason aside from the loss of his parents. I saw this movie almost 40 years ago and have been trying >unsuccessfully to view it again. Through my child's eyes >it was a heart warming, animal loving, movie. The TV show Littlest Hobo was closely based on this movie starring the same German Shepherd, London.

My Uncle played the character of Artist Fuller in this film and I have been searching for it for 12+ years. The entire movie was filmed in Dallas and anyone that is familiar with the Dallas area can easily identify land marks from those days.

I finally obtained a DVD from a 93 year old genius in San Francisco. For those of you seeking for a copy, contact Sidney P. Bloomberg at email: movies1935@hotmail.com Sidney has certainly made a lot of folks, in my family, very happy.

Good luck with you endeavors and enjoy the movie.

W. Richard Euler

This is one of the all time great tear-jerker dog movies. While not as sophisticated as say "Ol" Yeller" it is a great movie. A young boy and his dog are separated when his parents are killed in a car crash by a drunk driver. The young boy winds up in a children's hospital unable to speak. But there is always hope! Buddy must prevail through several bad situations in his own life. It is a "must see" for dog lovers. I could write more but I do not wish to give away the plot. I was eight years old when I saw it. Buddy is a German shepherd or German shepherd cross. And unlikely Lassie they use only one dog in the film. Bring a box of tissues as you will cry! But I have never been able to find it and have heard the original was lost.

I have know Travis Lemmond for over 10 years -He now lives in the Rio Grande valley area-- He played Ted Dodd the Main Character, Other than the Dog Buddy.

A good Movie for collectors--with shots of Dallas Tx. back In 1960. He also worked with Ken Curtis (Festus)from the later Gunsmoke Days.

Travis Has a VHS copy of the Movie and he had Posters from the Movie also which I think he got off ebay--but he may be able to send anyone interested singed autographed posters--and Possibaly Copies of the Movie (not sure of the movie rights) Question can be directed to me--and I will forward them to Travis personally. I know he has a Copy of the Movie in VHS which was changed over to DVD--I also HAD a copy of the POSTER from the movie-but don't now John Throckmorton

My mom & I were actually extras in this movie when I was around 9 or 10 years old & I would love to find a copy. My family & I were great friends with Ray Kellogg, his wife Billie & their son Pat (Patrick) as well as Ken Curtis & his family. My dad became friends with Ray as he was in the motion picture camera rental business (Mark Armistead, Inc.) in Hollywood. Ray Kellogg leased a lot of camera equipment from my dad for several productions. He was an expert at special effects, writing, directing & acting. Ray was like my uncle & Pat was like a brother. This movie is such a heart-warming story. It is perfect for all ages. One could not help but love the dog, Buddy. If anyone knows where I can get a copy, please let me know.