The Gay Dog (1954): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Gay Dog is a 1954 comedy directed by Maurice Elvey, starring Wilfred Pickles as Jim Gay, John Blythe and Cyril Raymond. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Stream it on Philo.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Coronet Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gay Dog About?
The premise of The Gay Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jim Gay loves his racing greyhound but, out of town, he finds a dog with a better chance to win. His friends bet on his dog while he bets against.
The Gay Dog Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- dog
- friend
- greyhound racing
- coronet
- eros
- based on play
Where to Watch The Gay Dog
Stream it on Philo. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Gay Dog Cast & Characters
Wilfred Pickles leads the cast as Jim Gay, with John Blythe as Peter Nightingale and Cyril Raymond as Vicar. Directed by Maurice Elvey; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maurice Elvey
- Wilfred Pickles as Jim Gay
- John Blythe as Peter Nightingale
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Cyril Raymond as Vicar -
Margaret Barton as Peggy Gowland
Also Starring in The Gay Dog
· 19 more- William Russell Leslie Gowland
- Petula Clark Sally Gay
- Megs Jenkins Maggie Gay
- Jack May Pub Customer
- Marianne Stone Barmaid (Uncredited)
- Harold Goodwin Bert Gay
- Jon Pertwee A Betting Man
- Peter Butterworth Another Betting Man
- George Hilsdon Bookmaker
- Vi Kaley Neighbour Across Road
- Jack Sharp Man in Pub
- Douglas Ives Bill Gay
- C. Denier Warren Man In Vets Waiting Room
- George Spence Bookmaker
- Noel Dyson Lecturer
- Jennifer Gray Mrs. James
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- Nuna Davey Minnie
- Gilbert Harrison Spud
- Jill Trimble Young Girl
The Gay Dog Plot Summary
What happens in The Gay Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A miner named Jim Gay, Wilfred Pickles, owns a greyhound with a remarkable run at Rodney Park—the speedy “Raving Beauty.” Even though the dog dominates the local races, Gay’s winnings are modest, so he crafts a plan to nudge the starting odds in a more profitable direction. With the help of his fellow miner and friend, Peter Nightingale, John Blythe, they stage a ruse—pretending that Raving Beauty is ill—to spark rumors that ripple through the town and betting rings.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gay Dog, scene by scene
The Gay Dog Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Gay Dog.
How Well Do You Know The Gay Dog?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Jim Gay's racing greyhound?
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The Gay Dog FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Gay Dog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gay Dog?
The Gay Dog runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Gay Dog released?
The Gay Dog was released on June 1, 1954.
Who directed The Gay Dog?
The Gay Dog was directed by Maurice Elvey.
More films by Maurice Elvey Who is in the cast of The Gay Dog?
The Gay Dog stars Wilfred Pickles as Jim Gay, John Blythe as Peter Nightingale and Cyril Raymond as Vicar, among 23 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Gay Dog?
In the US, The Gay Dog is streaming on Philo (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Gay Dog have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gay Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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