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Shep, the Hero
Lass and her six little puppies are lying near the kennel upon the suburban estate of Mr. Jameson, the wealthy New York broker. Mrs. Jameson, his wife, is walking about the estate accompanied by her six months' old baby and its nurse. She stops and speaks kindly to Lass and her little family. Picking up one of the little dogs, she playfully puts it in the carriage with the baby and petting the little animal, returns it to its mother. She continues upon her walk. This same little puppy strays away from its little brothers and sisters and reaching the railroad tracks, it wanders into the next village, where it is met by a crowd of youngsters that are gathered about the station. They playfully abuse the little animal.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film likely depicted a canine hero named Shep performing some brave or beneficial deed. As a title card indicates, Shep is the hero, suggesting a narrative centered around his actions saving the day or aiding those in need.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film from 1913, specific critical reception is largely unrecorded and difficult to ascertain through modern databases. Films of this era were often reviewed in local newspapers or trade publications with limited archival presence today.
What Reviewers Say
Films from this period were typically appreciated for their novelty and simple storytelling.
Animal-centric films often appealed to a broad family audience.
Technical aspects like cinematography and editing were rudimentary compared to later standards.
Google audience: Information on audience reception for "Shep, the Hero" is not available due to its age and limited distribution.
Fun Fact
The dog actor 'Shep' was a notable animal star of early cinema, appearing in numerous films and known for his trained performances.
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