Salt Lake City – A canine orphan of World War I, Rin Tin Tin was rescued from a bombed-out French battlefield and went on to become one of the most renowned names of 20th century entertainment. In her new book, writer Susan Orlean documents the life and legend of the famous German shepherd, his descendants and their owners, tracing in the process the rise of dogs in American life and exploring the bond between humans and animals. Orlean will talk with Doug on Thursday about Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend.
Check out some videos of Rin Tin Tin's acting chops:
A clip from "The Hills of Kentucky," a 1927 silent film. Read the New York Times' original review of the film.
The first installment in the 1934 movie serial The Law of the Wild, starring Rin Tin Tin, Jr. You can watch the other 11 episodes on the Internet Archive.
If you want the full Rinty experience, watch The Law of the Wolf, a 1939 film also starring Rin Tin Tin, Jr.
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