Acting
Lightning the German Shepherd
Department: Acting
Biography
Lightning was a German Shepherd from a line of canine silent film stars. A grandson of Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog" and "The Marvel Dog". He began life as a runt but grew to be larger than average for the breed, and he was very intelligent. Lightning appeared in numerous movies. From Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Lightning the German Shepherd
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The Case of the Howling Dog
1934
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Wings in the Dark
1935
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A Dog of Flanders
1935
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White Fang
1936
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Renfrew of the Royal Mounted
1937
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When Lightning Strikes
1934
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Speed
1927
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Two in Revolt
1936
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The Lure of the Wild
1925
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Lightnin' Strikes
1925
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Renfrew of the Royal Mounted | Lightning, Renfrew's Dog | Movie | 1937 |
 | White Fang | White Fang | Movie | 1936 |
 | Two in Revolt | Lightning - the Dog | Movie | 1936 |
 | A Dog of Flanders | Leopold, 'Leo' the dog | Movie | 1935 |
 | Wings in the Dark | Lightning - Ken's Dog (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Man's Best Friend | Lightning, Jed's Dog | Movie | 1935 |
 | When Lightning Strikes | Lightning | Movie | 1934 |
 | The Case of the Howling Dog | Prince (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Speed | Lightning', a Dog | Movie | 1927 |
 | Lightnin' Flashes | Lightnin' - the Super Dog | Movie | 1926 |
 | Lightnin' Wins | Lightnin' - the Super Dog | Movie | 1926 |
 | The Lure of the Wild | Shep the Dog | Movie | 1925 |
 | Lightnin' Strikes | Lightnin' - the Super Dog | Movie | 1925 |