Sheep Dog
"A light-hearted peek at the difficult and solitary task of sheep husbandry."
Originally released in 1939. Sheep Dog is a documentary film. directed by John Alderson. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Jones and Neal Arden
Synopsis
Tom Jones, a shepherd who lived in one of the Ystradfechan Cottages at Old Farm, Treorchy, was employed by the Ocean Coal Company who owned the land above ground and coal (the Park and the Dare Collieries) beneath. A farrier who lived in the adjoining cottage tended to all the Park and Dare pit ponies. Tom Jones was known world-wide as the “Wonder Shepherd” for his remarkable skills as an animal trainer which, together with his concern for his flock, are recorded here.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Screen Service
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheep Dog about?
Tom Jones, a shepherd who lived in one of the Ystradfechan Cottages at Old Farm, Treorchy, was employed by the Ocean Coal Company who owned the land above ground and coal (the Park and the Dare Col...
Who directed Sheep Dog?
Sheep Dog was directed by John Alderson.
How long is Sheep Dog?
Sheep Dog has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Sheep Dog released?
Sheep Dog was released on January 1, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sheep Dog?
The main cast of Sheep Dog includes Tom Jones, Neal Arden.