Friend Indeed (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, Friend Indeed is a comedy film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Pete Smith tells the story of 'Sparky', a German shepherd dog trained to lead his blind master, a country doctor who lost his sight in a fire, and now has to depend upon the dog to lead him in his daily rounds. 'Sparky" was the dog who was responsible for the Interstate Commerce Commission passing a special ruling allowing guide-dogs to travel first-class in Pullman cars to accompany their blind partner, and not as animals confined to the baggage car. Smith shows how 'Sparky' went to Washington D. C. with his master and helped sell the change to the legislators.
Who’s in it. Friend Indeed stars Pete Smith as Narrator and Mary Gordon as Housekeeper.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friend Indeed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friend Indeed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friend Indeed (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friend Indeed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Friend Indeed?
- Friend Indeed stars Pete Smith and Mary Gordon.
- When was Friend Indeed released?
- Friend Indeed was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.