The Littlest Hobo (1958)

If you're looking for a wholesome and heart-warming little movie for kids of all ages, here's a cold wet nose. It's the story of a dog with the mind and soul of an angelic being who rides in a boxcar to his next destination, disembarking to help humans and fellow animals alike. In this adventure, he guides a less-than-cooperative lamb to escape a slaughterhouse, and wanders the seedier parts of 1958 Los Angeles in search of a lasting home for his woolly friend. The creep at the slaughterhouse accuses him of being a mad dog, so a police car is often in hot pursuit. Their wanderings include encounters with predatory bums, lost men at a skid row mission, and wouldn't you know, the Governor and his crippled daughter. There are even doses of humor, danger, and pathos, with the magnificent German Shepherd billed as London performing hundreds of clever and touching actions. I guarantee you will be in love with this hound after seeing this movie, which spawned two successful television incarnations. Wonderful, small-combo music score by the maestro of low budget films, the talented Ronald Stein.

My second grade teacher showed the class this film on the last day of school and I've been a Littlest Hobo fan ever since. I have all the Charles Paul Eisenmann dog movies and series I can get my hands on, this from TV broadcast tape to bootleg dvds. Now to have a dvd with great vid and sound was a long time coming and is a top shelfer. Hopefully one day to get "My Dog, Buddy" and the full The Littlest Hobo 1960's TV series ondvds ( Blu even better). London and his family were the smartest best trained dog actors, the movies are always rewatchable. I have all the Lassie (almost a tie, ever enjoyable), Benji , Rin Tin Tin ( the first one ) and even Strongheart that I can get but London is a god of dogs, just don't give him a shotgun.

I've loved this film as long as I can remember. Watching this disc, the ending still tugs at my heartstrings.It's a good vanilla release (film only, plus piracy warning). The picture is clear, the sound is crisp and film is uncut. The print used appears in excellent shape with minimal scratches or other artifacts after nearly 60 years.After loving this film for so many years, I'm very happy to see this release.Addition: I've seen copies recorded off broadcast & cable TV. Those are 4:3. This release is 16:9. Also, this IS a DVDR, but looking at the way it's put together, you'd be hard pressed to tell.

They couldn't make a movie like this today. Good for a laugh

We purchased this after our Gabriel was invited to participate in a remake…London and Gabe must be distant relatives. We’ve purchase several copies..friends borrow and keep…classic entertainment..clean and enjoyable.

I liked the great chase scene. Also Molly who has polio can walk ago.

I enjoyed it; my teens thought it was a little corny but funny as well. Dragging that lamb all over Los Angeles made me laugh.

Good family entertainment. The movie may be dated but the dog and sheep will melt your heart. And if you ever lost a pet or had one taken away from you. I dont wsnt to give the away.