Shep's Race with Death
(1914)

Shep’s Race with Death (One reel, approx. 790 feet, released November 1, 1914)

Directed by John Harvey.

Print source: Museum of Modern Art, 12 minutes, 15 seconds.

Cast: Mrs. Whitcove (Mrs. Mateland), J.S. Murray (Mr. Stearns), Marie Rainford (Mrs. Stearns), Marion and Madeline Fairbanks (the twins), Shep (the Thanhouser Collie, as himself)

The simple story of a heroic dog that saves the day appealed to audiences (especially with a well-trained animal as attractive and energetic as Shep), and became a movie staple for generations.


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