Greyfriars Bobby (film)

Greyfriars Bobby
Official theatrical poster
Directed byDon Chaffey
Written byRobert Westerby
Based onGreyfriars Bobby
by Eleanor Atkinson
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPaul Beeson
Edited byPeter Tanner
Music byFrancis Chagrin
Production
company
Distributed byBuena Vista Distribution
Release date
  • July 17, 1961 (1961-07-17)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1.4 million

Greyfriars Bobby is a 1961 American drama film starring Donald Crisp and Laurence Naismith, with a screenplay by Robert Westerby based upon the 1912 children's book Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson which was based, in turn, upon the 19th century Edinburgh story involving a Skye Terrier that came to be known as Greyfriars Bobby, visiting his owner's grave for 14 years. The story revolves about two Scottish men who compete for the affection of Bobby. It was the second film based upon Atkinson's novel, the first being Challenge to Lassie in which Crisp also starred. The film was directed by Don Chaffey and shot at Shepperton Studios and on location in Scotland. The film has been released to DVD and Disney+.