She is shot at by fearful shepherds and hunted by dog catchers.

Driven by an instinct stronger than any fence, Lassie escapes the Duke's kennels and races back to the school gate. Joe is overjoyed to see her, but the reunion is short-lived. Sam Carraclough, bound by his word and the money that is keeping his family alive, must return the dog to the Duke.

She grows thin, her magnificent coat becomes matted with mud, and her paws bleed from the rocky terrain.

But the Duke is moved by the dog's miraculous loyalty and the family's deep bond with her. Showing a hidden warmth beneath his gruff exterior, he pretends not to recognize the beaten-down dog as his prize collie.

The Carraclough family desperately tries to nurse the dying dog. Soon, the Duke of Rudling arrives at their cottage, having tracked Lassie's incredible journey. Joe's parents brace themselves to give the dog back one last time.

Lassie Come Home (1943) Today

She is shot at by fearful shepherds and hunted by dog catchers.

Driven by an instinct stronger than any fence, Lassie escapes the Duke's kennels and races back to the school gate. Joe is overjoyed to see her, but the reunion is short-lived. Sam Carraclough, bound by his word and the money that is keeping his family alive, must return the dog to the Duke. Lassie Come Home (1943)

She grows thin, her magnificent coat becomes matted with mud, and her paws bleed from the rocky terrain. She is shot at by fearful shepherds and

But the Duke is moved by the dog's miraculous loyalty and the family's deep bond with her. Showing a hidden warmth beneath his gruff exterior, he pretends not to recognize the beaten-down dog as his prize collie. Sam Carraclough, bound by his word and the

The Carraclough family desperately tries to nurse the dying dog. Soon, the Duke of Rudling arrives at their cottage, having tracked Lassie's incredible journey. Joe's parents brace themselves to give the dog back one last time.

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