The Shaggy Dog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Shaggy Dog |
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| Directed by | Charles Barton |
| Produced by | Walt Disney Bill Walsh |
| Written by | Lillie Hayward Bill Walsh from the novel by Felix Salten |
| Narrated by | Paul Frees (opening only) |
| Starring | Fred MacMurray Jean Hagen Tommy Kirk Annette Funicello Tim Considine |
| Music by | Paul J. Smith |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | March 19, 1959 |
| Running time | 104 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English French Latin Spanish |
| Budget | under $1 million |
| Money made | $8.1 million (est. US/ Canada rentals) |
The Shaggy Dog is a fun Walt Disney movie from 1959. It's about a teenager who magically turns into a dog! The movie stars Fred MacMurray, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, and Annette Funicello. It was a big deal because it was Disney's very first live-action film. The story is based on a book called The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten.
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About The Shaggy Dog Movie
The Shaggy Dog is a classic comedy from Walt Disney Productions. It was released on March 19, 1959. This movie was special because it was Disney's first live-action film. Before this, Disney was mostly known for its amazing animated cartoons. The movie mixes humor with a bit of fantasy.
What's the Story?
The movie follows a teenager named Wilby Daniels. One day, Wilby finds a magical ring. This ring has a strange power. It can turn Wilby into a shaggy Old English Sheepdog! This happens at the most unexpected times. Wilby can't control when he changes.
When Wilby is a dog, he can still understand human speech. He even tries to talk like a human, which sounds like barks to others. This leads to many funny situations. While in dog form, Wilby overhears a group of spies. They are trying to steal important government secrets. Wilby, as the shaggy dog, then tries to stop them. He uses his new dog abilities to help the FBI.
Who's in the Movie?
The film has a great cast of actors.
- Fred MacMurray plays Wilby's dad, Wilson Daniels. He is often confused by his son's strange behavior.
- Tommy Kirk stars as Wilby Daniels, the boy who turns into a dog.
- Kevin Corcoran plays Moochie Daniels, Wilby's younger brother.
- Annette Funicello plays Allison D'Allessio, Wilby's girlfriend. She is part of the Mickey Mouse Club and was very popular.
- Jean Hagen plays Wilby's mom, Frieda Daniels.
Did You Know?
The Shaggy Dog was a huge success for Disney. It earned a lot of money at the box office. This success showed Disney that live-action movies could be very popular. It opened the door for many more live-action films from the studio. The movie's blend of comedy and fantasy made it a favorite for families.
What Happened Next?
Because The Shaggy Dog was so popular, Disney made a sequel. A sequel is a movie that continues the story of an earlier film. The sequel was called The Shaggy D.A. It came out in 1976. That movie starred Dean Jones and Tim Conway. It continued the magical adventures of the shaggy dog.
