A Faithful Friend

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1485
Date Released
18 Nov 1957
Date submitted
14 Nov 1957
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Golden Medal to Faithful Dog. DESCRIPTION: One day in 1943, a dog left home at a village near Florence, to meet his master, but his master did not come. He had been killed in an air raid. Every day for fourteen years, the dog has gone to the bus-stop to meet his master. And, on their recommendation, the Italian Government have given him a medal as a small token of recognition to a dumb animal, whose loyalty passes human understanding. SHOTLIST: Various scenes of Fido walking from his house to the bus station to meet his master who was killed in an air raid in 1943. Fido is seen lying down at the bus stop waiting for the passengers to alight. Shot of people with umbrellas and Fido being presented with the highest distinction of the Republic the Golden Medal, which is bestowed on soldiers who died in the field of honour.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Curiosities; Animals; Awards and honours
Locations
Italy; Florence
Footage sources
France
Card file number
72135
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
84
Story extras:
Film clip

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'A Faithful Friend', British Movietone News Issue No. 1485, 18 Nov 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22033 (Accessed 01 Mar 2025)