When Lassie's master dies, an old friend tries to convince a judge that the dog's life should be spared.When Lassie's master dies, an old friend tries to convince a judge that the dog's life should be spared.When Lassie's master dies, an old friend tries to convince a judge that the dog's life should be spared.
Harry Allen
- Shepherd
- (uncredited)
David Bair
- Tenement Child
- (uncredited)
Kathryn Beaumont
- Tenement Child
- (uncredited)
Barry Bernard
- Thief
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThis story is based loosely on that of "Greyfriars Bobby", which has appeared in several film versions.
- GoofsWhen Lassie is crawling out of the river, the POV is from the river and the river is running from left to right. When she comes over the bank, the POV is toward the river, the water is running from left to right.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1949)
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Too sad for kids
Six years after the original Lassie movie, the story still endures. In Challenge to Lassie, glorious Technicolor takes the audience to Scotland and tells a new tale of the adorable, loyal Collie. When Donald Crisp finds Lassie as a puppy, he's charmed by her and takes her home. He's always wanted a dog, and he takes great delight in his new companion. However, the start of the movie implies something ominous in the plot: Edmund Gwenn (who, in a rare highlight, gets top billing) is arguing in court for Lassie not to get put down. Who would want to put down the dog, and why? As he narrates the story, we learn the reason.
As usual in the Lassie flicks, there's a bit of sadness and Lassie has to rise above and find her way home or into the hearts of stubborn humans. Audiences tend to cry during these movies, but this time, I felt the movie went too far. These are supposed to be family friendly, and yet, death and heartache are tough to explain to children. If you look up this movie online, you'll find out what happens in the one-sentence synopsis: Donald Crisp dies and Lassie is left all alone. How is this an enjoyable family flick? I wouldn't watch this with my kids, but it's up to you. If you like seeing Crisp and Gwenn, stock actors in the series, playing new roles and stick frolicking around with Lassie, you can give it a shot.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to sadness involving animals, I wouldn't let my kids watch it.
As usual in the Lassie flicks, there's a bit of sadness and Lassie has to rise above and find her way home or into the hearts of stubborn humans. Audiences tend to cry during these movies, but this time, I felt the movie went too far. These are supposed to be family friendly, and yet, death and heartache are tough to explain to children. If you look up this movie online, you'll find out what happens in the one-sentence synopsis: Donald Crisp dies and Lassie is left all alone. How is this an enjoyable family flick? I wouldn't watch this with my kids, but it's up to you. If you like seeing Crisp and Gwenn, stock actors in the series, playing new roles and stick frolicking around with Lassie, you can give it a shot.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to sadness involving animals, I wouldn't let my kids watch it.
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- Dec 3, 2023
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- Runtime1 hour 16 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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