Little Orvie

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Little Orvie
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Directed by Ray McCarey
Screenplay byLynn Root
Frank Fenton
Robert Chapin
Based onfrom the novel by
Booth Tarkington
Produced by William Sistrom
Starring John Sheffield
Ernest Truex
Dorothy Tree
Ann Todd
Cinematography Roy Hunt, A.S.C.
Edited byTheron Warth
Music by Paul Sawtell
Production
company
Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
Release date
  • March 1, 1940 (1940-03-01)
Running time
68 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Little Orvie is a 1940 American comedy-drama film directed by Ray McCarey and written by Lynn Root, Frank Fenton and Robert Chapin. The film stars John Sheffield, Ernest Truex, Dorothy Tree, and Ann Todd. The film was released on March 1, 1940, by RKO Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Youngster Orvie really wants a dog, however he is told by his parents that he cannot have a dog. However he finds a stray dog and decides to keep him for a day.

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References

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  2. "Little Orvie Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Little Orvie - TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  3. Hal Erickson (2014). "Little-Orvie - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2014.