Man's Best Friend

Jed and his dog Lightning contend with the boy's abusive father.

Cast

Lightning the German Shepherd

as Lightning, Jed's Dog

Douglas Haig

as Jed Strong

Frank Brownlee

as John Strong the Father

Mary MacLaren

as Mrs. Strong

Patricia Chapman

as Miss Wilson the School Teacher

Samson

as The Bear

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