The Shaggy Dog (1959)

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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Fred MacMurray

Wilson Daniels

Jean Hagen

Freeda Daniels

Tommy Kirk

Wilby Daniels

Annette Funicello

Allison D'Allessio

Tim Considine

Buzz Miller

Kevin Corcoran

Moochie (Montgomery) Daniels

Cecil Kellaway

Professor Plumcutt

Alexander Scourby

Dr. Mikhail Andrassy

Roberta Shore

Franceska Andrassy

James Westerfield

Officer Hanson

Strother Martin

Thurm

Forrest Lewis

Officer Kelly

Ned Wever

FBI Chief E.P. Hackett

Gordon Jones

Captain Scanlon, Police Chief

Jacques Aubuchon

Stefano

Jack Albertson

Reporter
(uncredited)

Jim Bannon

Betz, FBI Stenographer
(uncredited)

Larry J. Blake

Police Officer Ed Mercer
(uncredited)

Director
- Charles Barton
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Trivia
The story of Wilby Daniels having to conceal his real self has often been viewed as ironic considering the closeted life Tommy Kirk was leading.

Goofs
The basement window is hinged at the bottom and is open at the top into the room. Then, when Shaggy/Wilby goes through the window, it is hinged at the top and opens outward on the bottom.

Quotes
Moochie Daniels: Gee, Wilby, you know I like you much better as a dog.

Alternate versions
This film is also available in a computer colorized version. The colorized version was made for syndicated TV in the 1980s and was originally 10 minutes shorter than the original theatrical cut. The DVD release contains both versions of the film, with the colorized version being the same length as the original theatrical black and white version.

Connections
Featured in The Barefoot Executive (1971)

Soundtracks
The Shaggy Dog
Written by Hazel George (as Gil George) and Paul J. Smith (as Paul Smith)

"The Shaggy Dog" is a delightful live-action comedy, the first of many to emerge from the Walt Disney Studios during the late 50s - through the early 80s. Although firmly rooted in the late 1950s the film has many charms, mosty noticeably its innocence, pure situation comedy and perfect pitch performances by a cast of film veterans. Is the film a classic - no. Is it worth watching, by all means. It's a wonderfully entertaining Disney family film and it holds up quite well, even for today's jaded audiences. If you can't find the appeal in this film well, then your mature beyond all hope. Enjoy!