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Jim Belmont, believing his wife Agnes loves Gordon Daniels, leaves for the Canadian wilderness with his daughter Cuddles and his dog Shep. He is killed by Mike Murdock at Daniels' instigation. Shep aids and protects Cuddles, who was abandoned to the mercy of the elements by her father's death. The dog fetches the trapper Poleon Dufresne, who sends for Agnes. She is followed by Daniels. Murdock confesses his crime to Dufresne. Shep saves Agnes from attack by Daniels and herds him to a cliff, where Daniels falls to his death. Agnes and Dufresne then wed.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jane NovakJane NovakAgnes Belmont
  • Photo of Alan RoscoeAlan RoscoeJim Belmont
  • Photo of Richard TuckerRichard TuckerGordon Daniels
  • Photo of Mario CarilloMario CarilloPoleon Dufresne
  • Photo of Pat HarmonPat HarmonMike Murdock
  • Photo of Lightning the German ShepherdLightning the German ShepherdShep the Dog
  • Photo of Billie Jeane PhelpsBillie Jeane PhelpsBaby Cuddles

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