Greyfriars Bobby

Where to Watch Greyfriars Bobby (1961) (Legally)

The True Story of a Dog
Jul 17, 1961 US 87 min U
6.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
65 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1961), without spoilers.

Expect a Drama, Family blend, with a runtime close to 87 minutes.

Cast highlights include Donald Crisp, Laurence Naismith, Alex Mackenzie, Duncan Macrae.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Plot

In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.

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Main cast

Donald Crisp
as James Brown
Laurence Naismith
as Mr. Traill
Alex Mackenzie
as Old Jock
Duncan Macrae
as Sgt. Davie Maclean
Andrew Cruickshank
as Lord Provost
Rosalie Crutchley
as Farmer's Wife
Freda Jackson
as Caretaker
Moultrie Kelsall
as Magistrate