Story of a Dog

Story of a Dog

1945 · 10 min · ★ 6.2 · Documentary

A dog trains for the battlefield and becomes a crucial part of the United States military. This 1945 short documentary film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short, One-Reel.

Directed by Gordon Hollingshead · Written by Saul Elkins

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