Cute film. <em>'Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog'</em> makes for a good little watch. The eponymous Skye Terrier is impossible not to adore, it's actually a very well trained dog too; I felt its supposed feelings more than a few times. The run time is just 87 minutes, which is paced suitably. I wouldn't note any of the cast members as incredible, but all of the key people give appropriate performances…
The True Story of a Dog
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.
Top Cast
Donald Crisp
James Brown
Laurence Naismith
Mr. Traill
Alex Mackenzie
Old Jock
Duncan Macrae
Sgt. Davie Maclean
Andrew Cruickshank
Lord Provost
Gordon Jackson
Farmer
Joan Juliet Buck
Ailie
Rosalie Crutchley
Farmer's Wife
Freda Jackson
Caretaker
Moultrie Kelsall
Magistrate
Joyce Carey
First Lady
Vincent Winter
Tammy
Jameson Clark
Constable
Jack Lambert
Doctor
Bruce Seton
Prosecutor
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Brown
Reviews
There's a statue of this wee Skye terrier in Edinburgh as testament to the loyalty and tenaciousness of this dog that couldn't care less about the civic rules that banned him from the graveyards of the city. It's the shepherd "Old Jock" (Alex Mackenzie) who has passed away and it's his grave that "Bobby" sleeps on each evening, doing a bit of useful ratting at the same time! Quickly he befriends the local tea-room…
FAQ about Greyfriars Bobby
What is Greyfriars Bobby about?
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a…
When was Greyfriars Bobby released?
Greyfriars Bobby was released in 1961.
What genres does Greyfriars Bobby belong to?
Greyfriars Bobby is categorised as Drama, Family.
Who stars in Greyfriars Bobby?
The cast of Greyfriars Bobby includes Donald Crisp, Laurence Naismith, Alex Mackenzie, Duncan Macrae, Andrew Cruickshank.