A Dog of Flanders (1959 film) A Dog of Flanders (1959 film) A Dog of Flanders is a 1960 American drama film directed by James B. Clark, with stars David Ladd, Donald Crisp and Theodore Bikel. It is based on the 1872 novel of the same name by Ouida. It was released on March 17, 1960 by 20th Century Fox in CinemaScope and Color by De Luxe The film has a happy ending for the boy and his dog. "Patrasche" is played by Spike the Mastador, best known for playing the title character in Old Yeller. Robert L. Lippert enjoyed success with a children's film starring
The Strategy of the Were-Wolf Dog to entertain the younger children on family gatherings. The story was adapted by Tom Pomplun for "Christmas Classics: Graphic Classics Volume Nineteen" (2010). The Strategy of the Were-Wolf Dog "The Strategy of the Were-Wolf Dog" is a short story by Willa Cather. It was first published in "Home Monthly" in December 1896. The day before Santa Claus goes off to give presents out to children around the world, the White Bear says he suspects the Were-Wolf Dog to be around, but Santa tells him not to sit up as he will need energy for the following day. During the night,