Lightning the German Shepherd
Actor
Lightning was a German Shepherd from a line of canine silent film stars. A grandson of Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog" and "The Marvel Dog". He began life as a runt but grew to be larger than average for the breed, and he was very intelligent. Lightning appeared in numerous movies. From Wikipedia.
Movies13
Movie7.5DramaAdaptation of Ouida's sentimental classic about a poor Flemish boy (Frankie Thomas) whose ambition is to become a painter.
A Dog of Flanders
1935 · 2 votes
Movie6.3CrimeMysteryA very nervous man named Cartwright comes into Perry's office to have the neighbor arrested for his howling dog. He states that the howling is a sign that there is a death in the neighborhood. He also wants a will written giving his estate to the lady living at the neighbors house. It is all very mysterious and by the next day, his will is changed and Cartwright is missing, as is the lady of the house next door. Perry has a will and a retainer and must find out whether he has a client or a beneficiary.
The Case of the Howling Dog
1934 · 17 votes
Movie6.4AdventureRomanceIn his dedicated pursuit of technology that will aid pilots to safely "fly blind" during adverse conditions, aerial innovator Ken Gordon is literally blinded in an accident, but this setback doesn't deter him from his goal.
Wings in the Dark
1935 · 17 votes
Movie4.6WesternCounterfeit bills are being printed in Canada and shipped across the border hidden in blocks of ice. When the counterfeiters force engraver Bronson to make a new plate, he inscribes a tiny help message on it. Renfrew catches a henchman who has one of the new bills. A magnifying glass lets him read the message and he heads out alone to round up the counterfeiters.
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted
1937 · 5 votes
Movie9.0AdventureCrimeJim Belmont, believing his wife Agnes loves Gordon Daniels, leaves for the Canadian wilderness with his daughter Cuddles and his dog Shep. He is killed by Mike Murdock at Daniels' instigation. Shep aids and protects Cuddles, who was abandoned to the mercy of the elements by her father's death. The dog fetches the trapper Poleon Dufresne, who sends for Agnes. She is followed by Daniels. Murdock confesses his crime to Dufresne. Shep saves Agnes from attack by Daniels and herds him to a cliff, where Daniels falls to his death. Agnes and Dufresne then wed.
The Lure of the Wild
1925 · 1 votes
Movie7.0AdventureJed and his dog Lightning contend with the boy's abusive father.
Man's Best Friend
1935 · 1 votes
Movie7.0AdventureActionA woman and her weakling brother inherit a mine. When the brother commits suicide the guide is accused of murder.
White Fang
1936 · 3 votes
Movie7.5ActionAdventureLightning the German Shepherd dog stars in this wilderness melodrama.
When Lightning Strikes
1934 · 2 votes
Movie7.0ActionAdventureA dog and a horse become unlikely allies when they attempt to thwart a crooked gambler from rigging a race.
Two in Revolt
1936 · 2 votes
MovieThrillerLightnin' tries to save agent Eileen Sedgwick and her rich boyfriend from the infamous webs of the Spider.
MovieThrillerLightnin' the dog and his master, Tom Harding are on to a group of smugglers who operate down at the harbor. Tom nearly bags them, but he's overwhelmed and they take flight. His girlfriend bluffs her way into the gang's hideout, but is discovered and held back. Tom is again overpowered by the crooks and thrown in a secret dungeon, but he fights his way out.
Lightnin' Wins
1926
Movie9.0ThrillerLightnin' the German Shepherd dog strikes!
Lightnin' Strikes
1925 · 1 votes
Movie6.6ThrillerA suspense thriller with Lightning the Dog hunting down crooks.
Speed
1927 · 5 votes