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Trader Hound (1931): Cast

Trader Hound (1931) movie poster

Trader Hound is a 1931 short comedy directed by Jules White and Zion Myers, starring Billy Bletcher as Trader Hound / Native King (voice) (uncredited) and Pete Smith. It runs 15 minutes.

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Trader Hound (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Directors
Jules White and Zion Myers
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Trader Hound About?

The premise of Trader Hound without spoilers.

Trader Hound, an upright, clothed, English‑speaking dog, teams with a young sheik in Africa to rescue the missing princess Nina T‑Bone. Their trek brings mosquito‑filled nights, a monkey stealing clothes, and a lion‑gorilla clash. In Izorgi Village of the Afri‑Curs they find Nina imprisoned, are captured, and face a boiling pot, forcing a desperate escape.

Trader Hound Themes & Keywords

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  • jungle
  • dog
  • monkey
  • lion
  • gorilla
  • escape
  • africa
  • savage
  • rescue
  • insect
  • gunfire
  • goat
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  • giraffe
  • fight
  • drum
  • dancing
  • cat
  • camp
  • animal on wire
  • part narrated
  • narration
  • dogville
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Cast & crew

Trader Hound Cast & Characters

Billy Bletcher leads the cast as Trader Hound / Native King (voice) (uncredited), with Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jules White and Zion Myers.

From the directors

More from Jules White and Zion Myers

More films directed by Jules White and Zion Myers: Sappy Bull Fighters, Triple Crossed, Oil’s Well That Ends Well and Flying Saucer Daffy.

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FAQ

Trader Hound FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Trader Hound, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Trader Hound?

Trader Hound runs 15 minutes.

When was Trader Hound released?

Trader Hound was released on April 8, 1931.

Who directed Trader Hound?

Trader Hound was directed by Jules White and Zion Myers.

More films by Jules White

Who is in the cast of Trader Hound?

Trader Hound stars Billy Bletcher as Trader Hound / Native King (voice) (uncredited) and Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).

Does Trader Hound have a post-credit scene?

No. Trader Hound has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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