"Wonderful family entertainment the whole world will love!"

1959

1h 36m

6.2(9 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

The emotional story of a boy, his grandfather, and his dog. The boy's dream of becoming a great classical painter appears shattered when his loving grandfather dies.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

David Ladd

Nello Daas

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Donald Crisp

Jehan Daas

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Theodore Bikel

Piet van Gelder

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Max Croiset

Mr. Cogez, the Miller

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Monique Ahrens

Corrie

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Siobhan Taylor

Alois

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Gijsbert Tersteeg

The Landlord (as Gijsb Tersteeg)

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John Soer

The Peddler

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Katherine Holland

Ilse Cogez

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Lo van Hensbergen

The Priest

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Spike

Patrasche

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