Dynamite the Dog

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Dynamite the Dog
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Dynamite

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OccupationCanine actor
Years active1927–1930

Dynamite the Dog was a canine actor who starred in several Universal films in the late 1920s and early 1930s. [1] [2] According to some reports, he was a police dog. [3] It is unknown what became of him after his last credited role in 1930's The Indians Are Coming .

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References

  1. "Dynamite New Wonder Dog". The Honolulu Advertiser. 18 Aug 1929. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  2. "Dynamite Stars in Call of the Heart". Argus-Leader. 29 Apr 1928. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  3. "Woman Wise, Honor Bound at Hippodrome". Alton Evening Telegraph. 19 May 1928. Retrieved 2019-09-07.