The Littlest Puppy Grows Up (1954)
1954 · Ephemeral film · 11 min · dir. Emily Benton Frith
- Documentary
Synopsis
Follows the journey of a tiny puppy named Terry, raised by Don and Doug Dow alongside her mother, Mack. Initially struggling to nurse due to Mack's illness, Terry learns to drink from a bottle and eventually transitions to eating solid food. The boys are taught how to handle her gently and are patient as she learns to walk and explore. They also learn the importance of proper care, including hygiene and regular vet visits. As Terry grows, she becomes more active and playful, developing good manners and a strong bond with her family.
Synopsis from TMDb
Details
- Director
- Emily Benton Frith
- Studio
- Frith Films
- Released
- 1954-01-01
- Running time
- 11 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
- Internet Archive item
- 200406_The_Littlest_Puppy_Grows_Up
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Veterinary medicine
- 1950s
Cast & crew
- Emily Benton Frith Director
- Don McNamara
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★ · Aw Factor 10 · Dodsworth the Cat · 2023-11-13
This is, more or less, a sequel to Frith's "Mother Mack Trains Her Seven Puppies," except with fewer doggie sound effects and fewer doggies. (Mother Mack seems to spend a lot of time having sex). This is a good film for little children to learn how to care for pets. Narrator Don McNamara talks calmly but not too condescendingly to the young viewers. "Ont" Polly teaches how to hold a little dog. For the rest of us there is the puppy "aww" factor. For some reason, several close-up shots are out of focus. Remember: water from the faucet is fun, too.
