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.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014595
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)