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The Littlest Hobo (film)

The Littlest Hobo is a 1958 American film directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The film stars London, a dog owned and trained by Chuck Eisenmann, in his acting debut, playing as a stray German Shepherd. It was the debut production of Hugh M. Hooker, as well as Rondeau's debut production. Filming took place around Bryce Canyon in Utah. The film featured the song Road Without End, sung by Randy Sparks. It was released by Allied Artists Pictures, and would later become adapted into a Canadian television series in 1963.

Premise

Hobo, a homeless German Shepherd, arrives at an unfamiliar town after leaving a freight train. He comes across a lamb and rescues it from being killed at a slaughterhouse, and is later tasked with restoring happiness to a boy and girl.

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Reception

The film received 3.5/5 stars by Wanda Hale of the New York Daily News. According to Rondeau's obituary, he received a Cannes Award in 1958 for directing the film. In March 2024, London was ranked by The Times as the sixth best TV and film dog of all time.

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