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The Purloined Pup (1946): Cast

The Purloined Pup (1946) movie poster

The Purloined Pup is a 1946 short animated film directed by Charles August Nichols, starring Pinto Colvig as Pluto. It runs 7 minutes.

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The Purloined Pup (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Purloined Pup About?

The premise of The Purloined Pup without spoilers.

Police dog Pluto is tracking down Butch, the dog that abducted rich dog “Ronnie” for a 10,000 bone ransom. Pluto releases Ronnie, but is hunted by Butch.

The Purloined Pup Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • 1940s
  • pluto the dog character
  • dog
  • police
  • cartoon dog
  • dognapping
  • kidnapping
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Cast & crew

The Purloined Pup Cast & Characters

Pinto Colvig plays Pluto in The Purloined Pup. Directed by Charles August Nichols.

From the director

More from Charles August Nichols

More films directed by Charles August Nichols: Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats and A Chipmunk Reunion.

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The Purloined Pup Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “El libertador” and “Pluto som deckare”.

Also known as
  • El libertador
  • Pluto som deckare
  • Pluto détective
  • Pluto auf heißer Fährte
  • Porwanie szczeniaka
  • Il cucciolo rapito
  • Pluto som polishund
  • プルートの名探偵

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FAQ

The Purloined Pup FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Purloined Pup, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Purloined Pup?

The Purloined Pup runs 7 minutes.

When was The Purloined Pup released?

The Purloined Pup was released on July 19, 1946.

Who directed The Purloined Pup?

The Purloined Pup was directed by Charles August Nichols.

More films by Charles August Nichols

Who is in the cast of The Purloined Pup?

The Purloined Pup stars Pinto Colvig as Pluto.

Does The Purloined Pup have a post-credit scene?

No. The Purloined Pup has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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