Lightning (dog)
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Lightning was a German Shepherd from a line of canine silent film stars. A grandson of Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog"[1] 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.[2] Lightning appeared in numerous movies.[1][2]
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| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | German Shepherd |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1934–1938 |
| Owner | Earl Johnson |
| Parent | Strongheart (grandfather) |
Select filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | The Case of the Howling Dog | [3] |
| 1934 | When Lightning Strikes | [4] |
| 1935 | A Dog of Flanders | [5] |
| 1935 | Man's Best Friend | [6] |
| 1935 | Wings in the Dark | [7] |
| 1936 | White Fang | [5] |
| 1936 | Two in Revolt | [8] |
| 1937 | Renfrew of the Royal Mounted | [5] |
| 1938 | Blind Alibi | [9][10][11][12] |
Gallery
Poster for When Lightning Strikes (1934)
Poster for Man's Best Friend (1935)
Cary Grant and Lightning in Wings in the Dark (1935)
Lobby card for Renfrew of the Royal Mounted (1937)
