Sign up

Tale of a Dog

1944Movie11 minNR

ComedyFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for big ideas or scares.

Movies with

Story

When Bigshot Jones gives his unnamed dog to the All-For-One Club, Buckwheat quickly names the canine "Smallpox", inadvertently causing a city-wide panic.

Feels like

  • Black and White
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Family Friendly
  • Silly Antics
  • Nostalgic
  • Harmless Fun
  • Childhood Adventure

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Cy Endfield
Written by
Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 15, 1944 · 11 min · NR

Released
April 15, 1944
Runtime
11 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$22,677

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Tale of a Dog worth watching?"

Questions about Tale of a Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tale of a Dog worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Tale of a Dog a sequel?

  1. Fly My Kite (1931)
  2. Choo-Choo! (1932)
  3. Washee Ironee (1934)
  4. Shrimps for a Day (1934)
  5. Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935)
  6. Night 'n' Gales (1937)
  7. The Little Ranger (1938)
  8. Party Fever (1938)
  9. Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
  10. Men in Fright (1938)
  11. Football Romeo (1938)
  12. Practical Jokers (1938)
  13. Alfalfa's Aunt (1939)
  14. Tiny Troubles (1939)
  15. Duel Personalities (1939)
  16. Clown Princes (1939)
  17. Cousin Wilbur (1939)
  18. Joy Scouts (1939)
  19. Dog Daze (1939)
  20. Auto Antics (1939)
  21. Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939)
  22. Dad for a Day (1939)
  23. Time Out for Lessons (1939)
  24. Alfalfa's Double (1940)
  25. The Big Premiere (1940)
  26. All About Hash (1940)
  27. The New Pupil (1940)
  28. Bubbling Troubles (1940)
  29. Good Bad Boys (1940)
  30. Waldo's Last Stand (1940)
  31. Goin' Fishin' (1940)
  32. Kiddie Kure (1940)
  33. Baby Blues (1941)
  34. Fightin' Fools (1941)
  35. Ye Olde Minstrels (1941)
  36. 1-2-3-Go! (1941)
  37. Robot Wrecks (1941)
  38. Helping Hands (1941)
  39. Come Back, Miss Pipps (1941)
  40. Wedding Worries (1941)
  41. Melodies Old and New (1942)
  42. Going to Press (1942)
  43. Don't Lie (1942)
  44. Surprised Parties (1942)
  45. Doin' Their Bit (1942)
  46. Rover's Big Chance (1942)
  47. Mighty Lak a Goat (1942)
  48. Unexpected Riches (1942)
  49. Benjamin Franklin, Jr. (1943)
  50. Family Troubles (1943)
  51. Calling All Kids (1943)
  52. Farm Hands (1943)
  53. Election Daze (1943)
  54. Little Miss Pinkerton (1943)
  55. Three Smart Guys (1943)
  56. Radio Bugs (1944)
  57. Tale of a Dog (1944)
  58. Dancing Romeo (1944)

Yes: it's movie 57 of 58 in its series, after Radio Bugs (1944) and before Dancing Romeo (1944).

Is Tale of a Dog okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Tale of a Dog make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tale of a Dog?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.