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Man's Best Friend
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Man's Best Friend

1935-01-20 · 62 min · ★ 7.0

Adventure

Jed and his dog Lightning contend with the boy's abusive father.

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Directors
Edward A. Kull, Thomas Storey
Production companies
Johnson-Kull Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lightning the German ShepherdLightning the German ShepherdLightning, Jed's Dog
Douglas HaigJed Strong
Frank BrownleeFrank BrownleeJohn Strong the Father
Mary MacLarenMary MacLarenMrs. Strong
Patricia ChapmanMiss Wilson the School Teacher
SamsonThe Bear

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