Lassie Come Home (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lassie Come Home |
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Pal as Lassie 1942
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| Directed by | Fred M. Wilcox |
| Produced by | Samuel Marx |
| Screenplay by | Hugo Butler |
| Starring | Pal Roddy McDowall Donald Crisp Dame May Whitty Edmund Gwenn Elizabeth Taylor Nigel Bruce Elsa Lanchester J. Patrick O'Malley |
| Music by | Daniele Amfitheatrof |
| Cinematography | Leonard Smith |
| Editing by | Ben Lewis |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | October 7, 1943 |
| Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Lassie Come Home is a classic 1943 movie from MGM. It was directed by Fred Wilcox. The film stars a famous dog actor named Pal, along with young actors Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth Taylor. This heartwarming story is about a loyal dog who travels a very long way to find her way back to the boy she loves. It is based on a popular book called Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight, published in 1940.
About Lassie Come Home
This movie became very popular. It helped make Lassie a household name. The character of Lassie went on to star in many more movies. These included six other MGM "Lassie" films. In 1993, Lassie Come Home was chosen for a special honor. The Library of Congress added it to the United States National Film Registry. This means the movie is seen as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." It is an important part of American film history.
The Story of Lassie
The movie tells the story of Lassie, a beautiful and smart Collie dog. Lassie lives with a young boy named Joe Carraclough. Joe and Lassie are the best of friends. They do everything together.
However, Joe's family faces hard times. They need money, so they sadly sell Lassie to a rich duke. The duke lives far away in Scotland. Lassie misses Joe terribly. She decides to escape and begin a long journey home. Her adventure is full of challenges. She faces bad weather, dangerous people, and long distances. But Lassie's love for Joe keeps her going. She travels hundreds of miles, determined to be reunited with her boy.
Who Was Lassie?
The amazing dog who played Lassie in the movie was named Pal. Pal was a male Collie dog. He was born in 1940. Pal was very smart and well-trained. He performed many of the incredible actions seen in the film.
Pal's performance was so good that he became a huge star. He was the first dog to play Lassie. After Lassie Come Home, Pal starred in many more Lassie movies. He also appeared in TV shows. Pal helped create the lasting image of Lassie as a brave and loyal dog.
Awards and Recognition
Lassie Come Home was a big success. It was even nominated for an Academy Award. This award was for Best Cinematography, Color. Cinematography is about how the movie is filmed. It includes things like lighting and camera angles. This nomination showed how beautiful the movie looked.
The film's success led to many more Lassie stories. Lassie became a symbol of loyalty and friendship. The movie is still loved by families today. It teaches us about the strong bond between humans and animals.
