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Allegedly found in the ruins of a bombed-out dog kennel in France during World War I, then brought to Los Angeles by Lee Duncan, the soldier who found and trained him, by 1927 Rin Tin Tin had become Hollywood's number one box-office star. Susan Orlean's book--about the dog and the legend--is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. It is also a richly textured history of twentieth-century entertainment and entrepreneurship....
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[2010,1956]
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Story of a young boy who finds a most unusual dog in the Mississippi swamp. She's a Basenji, and boy and dog immediately fall in love. But when the dog's real owners advertise to find her, the boy is torn between his love for the dog, and what his conscience tells him he should do.
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[2008]
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Single dad and struggling animal handler Eddie works with lots of creatures, but at home, he has a strict No Pets Allowed policy. He won't let his son Billy keep the adorable stray dog Beethoven and his family of puppies. Beethoven crashes into Hollywood and into Eddie's heart as well.
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Charlie Wilson is snubbed by neighbors because of her family's poverty, and her closest friend is her dog Fuzz. She tries to befreind another girl her age, but is rejected by the girl's wealthy, prejudiced mother. Alonzo, a gruff old farmer, befriends her, and when faced with a life-or-death test of their love for Alonzo, Charley and Fuzz must perform a miraculous rescue.
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[2010]
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Far from home: When their boat capsizes in turbulent waters off the Pacific Northwest coast, John McCormick is rescued, but his 14-year-old son Angus, and recently adopted stray Golden Labrador, are washed ashore where they fight to survive in the rugged wilderness.
Fluke: Waking up on his very first morning, Fluke -- a newborn puppy -- discovers a wondrous world of excitement and fun. But when recurring dreams and a series of mishaps trigger memories...
6) Stunt dogs
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c1985
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Discusses the use of dogs in films and television and how they are taught to perform stunts.
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c2007
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Rex is the world's most famous, and Hollywood's most pampered, pooch. He gets lost and is reluctantly adopted by a young boy. His father, the fire chief of a rundown station, agrees to the adoption only if his defiant son takes care of the dog. Little do they realize Rex will not only bring them closer, but also bring some much-needed faith back to the fire station.