It's so nice to have a wolf around the house

United States, 1979

Film
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An animated film, based on a book by Harry Allard which tells of an old man and his ageing pets, who decides to advertise for a companion to take care of them and pep them all up. A wolf named Cuthbert Q. Devine answers the call, turning their little houseboat into a happier place - but not without some adventures along the way.

Credits

producer

Paul Fierlinger

production company

Learning Corporation of America

Language

English

Duration

00:11:13:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

32311

Subject categories

Adaptations

Animals & Wildlife → Pets

Animation

Animation → Animated films - United States

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children's films - United States

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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