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The Littlest Hobo (film)

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The Littlest Hobo
The theatrical release poster for the 1958 film The Littlest Hobo
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCharles R. Rondeau
Written byDorrell McGowan
Produced byHugh M. Hooker
Starring
Cinematography
Edited by
  • Howard Epstein
  • Arthur H. Nadel
Music byRonald Stein
Distributed byAllied Artists[1]
Release date
  • July 6, 1958 (1958-07-06) (United States)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Littlest Hobo is a 1958 American film directed by Charles R. Rondeau.[2][3] The film stars London, a dog owned and trained by Chuck Eisenmann,[4] in his acting debut, playing as a stray German Shepherd.[5][6][7] It was the debut production of Hugh M. Hooker,[8] as well as Rondeau's debut production.[9] Filming took place around Bryce Canyon in Utah.[10] The film featured the song Road Without End, sung by Randy Sparks.[11][12] It was released by Allied Artists Pictures,[13][14] and would later become adapted into a Canadian television series in 1963.[15]

Premise

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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.

Cast

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Reception

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The film received 3.5/5 stars by Wanda Hale of the New York Daily News.[16] According to Rondeau's obituary, he received a Cannes Award in 1958 for directing the film.[17][18] In March 2024, London was ranked by The Times as the sixth best TV and film dog of all time.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "'Littlest Hobo' at Strand". The Post-Star. 30 January 1959. p. 9. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ Cone, Theresa Loeb (27 October 1958). "Dog Genius Stars In Fantastic Chase". Oakland Tribune. p. 11. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Dog, Lamb Featured In Stirring Film At Sunset Theatre". Lodi News-Sentinel. 7 November 1958. p. 2. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ Redelings, Lowell E. (21 August 1958). "The Hollywood Scene". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. p. 15. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  5. ^ "A Horse And A Dog Are Featured In Action-Filled Double Bill". Messenger-Inquirer. 8 February 1959. p. 31. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  6. ^ ""The Littlest Hobo" Next Feature At Roxy". The Hopkins Journal. 18 June 1959. p. 5. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ "'The Littlest Hobo' Will Show Friday At The Bordertown". The Laredo Times. 12 June 1960. p. 32. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  8. ^ Lindeman, Edith (16 December 1958). "Amusement Notes". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. 27. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Charles R. Rondeau List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide.
  10. ^ Chilson, Lee (13 July 1958). "South Bay Comments". The Star-News. p. 4. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  11. ^ "London, well-trained dog, 'The Littlest Hobo' star". The Alexandria Times-Tribune. 10 October 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  12. ^ "London". The Sacramento Union. 12 October 1958. p. 17. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Dog Drama Ready For State Screen". The Morning Herald. 13 December 1958. p. 10. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Juveniles Star In Crim Picture". Kilgore News Herald. 15 March 1959. p. 22. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  15. ^ Inman, David (15 June 2007). "Dog tale". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  16. ^ Hale, Wanda (27 September 1958). "Wonder Dog Stars On Brooklyn Screen". New York Daily News. p. 180. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Obituaries/Funeral Announcements". The Los Angeles Times. 30 August 1996. p. 270.
  18. ^ De Wolfe, Evelyn (15 March 1965). "Showman Voices Vocal Tips". The Los Angeles Times. p. 60. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  19. ^ Glanfield, Tim; Helm, Jake (16 April 2024). "30 best TV and film dogs of all time, ranked". The Times. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
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