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Was there a movie called Biscuit Eater?

Was there a movie called Biscuit Eater?

The Biscuit Eater is a 1940 children’s film directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Billy Lee and Cordell Hickman as two kids who raise a runt of a dog. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1940 by the National Board of Review. Walt Disney Productions made a 1972 remake under the same title.

What year was the movie The Biscuit Eater made?

March 22, 1972
The Biscuit Eater/Initial release

What kind of dog was biscuit eater?

German wirehaired pointer
The dog that played Moreover was of a rare breed, a German wirehaired pointer. His real name was Rolph Von Wolfgang, and he was discovered playing with his master who was working as a tree trimmer at Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch.

How does the Biscuit Eater end?

The boys lose the dog and their mean neighbor poisons him, but thankfully he survives and the film ends with a promise to enter him in next years’ competition. The Biscuit Eater was released on March 22nd, 1972.

Is The Biscuit Eater a sad movie?

This Disney remake of a popular 1940 original is a heartwarming take on the good old-fashioned “one boy and his dog” genre. When the phrase “Ain’t nothin’ but a suck-egg biscuit eater” feels like the most shocking of insults — and it’s directed at a dog — you know you’re in for a family-friendly experience.

What happens in biscuit eater?

When a bird dog trainer (Earl Holliman) receives a dog that he deems unteachable, his young son, Lonnie (Johnny Whitaker), and Lonnie’s best friend, Text (George Spell), decide they’d like to have a go, and purchase the dog for themselves.

When did the Biscuit Eater movie come out?

It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1940 by the National Board of Review. Walt Disney Productions made a 1972 remake under the same title. Harvey McNeil breeds and trains quail bird dogs for his boss Mr. Ames.

Who are the boys in the Biscuit Eater?

Two boys (Billy Lee, Cordell Hickman) of different races turn a runty Arkwright pointer into a champion Georgia bird dog. There are no featured audience reviews for at this time.

What was the dog’s name in the Biscuit Eater?

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys’ fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn’t win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.

Who are the characters in Charlie Brown the Biscuit Eater?

Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? Danny. Legend. God. Schmigadoon! Two boys (Billy Lee, Cordell Hickman) of different races turn a runty Arkwright pointer into a champion Georgia bird dog.