Shep's Race with Death (1914)

The simple story of a heroic dog that saves the day appealed to audiences (especially with a well-trained animal as attractive and energetic as Shep), and became a movie staple for generations.

Producers	Thanhouser Company
Original title	Shep's Race with Death
Directors	Jack Harvey
Writers

Cast

Shep the Dog

as Shep

Mrs. Whitcove

as Mrs. Mateland

J.S. Murray

as Mr. Stearns

Marie Rainford

as Mrs. Stearns

Marion Fairbanks

as The Thanhouser Twins

Madeline Fairbanks

as The Thanhouser Twins