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Shep, the Hero (1913)
Short | Short, Drama

Shep, the Hero (1913)

Short | Short, Drama

Lass and her six little puppies are lying near the kennel on the suburban estate of wealthy New York broker Mr. Jameson; his wife is walking around the estate accompanied by her 6-month-old baby and its nurse. She stops and speaks kindly ...See moreLass and her six little puppies are lying near the kennel on the suburban estate of wealthy New York broker Mr. Jameson; his wife is walking around the estate accompanied by her 6-month-old baby and its nurse. She stops and speaks kindly to Lass and her little family. Picking up one of the little dogs, she playfully puts it in the carriage with the baby and, petting the little animal, returns it to its mother. She continues upon her walk. This same little puppy strays away from its brothers and sisters and reaching the railroad tracks, it wanders into the next village, where it is met by a crowd of youngsters that are gathered about the station. They playfully abuse the little animal. Old Mr. Gladwin, who has a one-horse cab and depends upon the commuter for his livelihood, sees the boys ill-treating the dog and quickly rescues it. Finding that it belongs to no one, he takes it home, first consulting his horse which shows that he approves of the dog's intrusion into their home. The dog, now known as Shep, soon becomes fast friends with Mr. Gladwin and his horse John, and the three are inseparable companions. Three years pass and a change has taken place in the hacking business because of the demand for automobiles, and Gladwin finds getting a fare nearly impossible. He is soon reduced in circumstances and at times deprives himself of food. Before long he breaks down. One evening, while waiting for a train he faints while sitting on the box of his hack. During his following illness Shep is constantly at his bedside. He runs to the drug store and brings medicine for the man. On one of these trips he comes upon a child who has fallen on the track and is stunned. Unable to move her body and seeing the train in the distance, he runs madly towards it barking, causing the train to stop and the trainmen and passengers to alight to ascertain the reason of the barking. They follow him to the child. Mr. Jameson recognizes the little girl as his own and takes her home after inquiring about the dog and its master. The trainman knowing Shep gives him the information. He visits the old man and offers him medical aid and a position on the estate in reward for the dog's act. Gladwin accepts on condition that he may take both dog and horse with him. Jameson consents to this and the three move upon the estate, where Shep, unknown to the household, meets his mother and the old horse is given a place in one of the best stalls of the barn. Mr. Gladwin is soon well and happy in his new position with his two animal friends. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Shep the Dog Shep Shep See fewer	The Million Dollar Mystery (1914)
Runa Hodges Baby Runa Baby Runa See fewer	A Fool There Was (1915)
Charles Hoskins Mr. Gladwin - The Old Cab Driver Mr. Gladwin - The Old Cab Driver See fewer	The Call of the West (1912)
Ethel Phillips Mrs. Jameson Mrs. Jameson See fewer	The Sign of the Cross (1914)
Paul Scardon Mr.Jameson Mr.Jameson See fewer	Partners of the Night (1920)
Thomas R. Mills Actor Actor See fewer	It's Love I'm After (1937)