Shep's Race with Death (1914)

Director: Jack Harvey

The simple story of a heroic dog that saves the day appealed to audiences (especially with a well-trained animal as attractive and energetic as Shep), and became a movie staple for generations.

Cast

Shep the Dog

Shep

Mrs. Whitcove

Mrs. Mateland

J.S. Murray

Mr. Stearns

Marie Rainford

Mrs. Stearns

Marion Fairbanks

The Thanhouser Twins

Madeline Fairbanks

The Thanhouser Twins