A Dog of Flanders is a 1935 American drama film directed by Edward Sloman, based on a screenplay by Ainsworth Morgan from the story by Dorothy Yost, which she adapted from the 1872 novel of the same name by Ouida.
[2] It would be the third film adaptation, and the first sound production, of Ouida's 1872 novel, Dog of Flanders, which was, at the time, considered one of literature's "heroic love stories.
[5] Just prior to the commencement of filming, in late December, O. P. Heggie joined the cast,[6] and shortly after it was announced that another child actor, Helen Parrish had been added to the acting personnel, while it was also revealed that Edward Sloman would handle the directing duties.
[7] Herman Pan was selected to handle the direction of the dance sequences,[8] while William Sistrom was tapped to take care of the production duties.
[13] Harrison's Reports gave the film a good review, saying it was "wholesome," with "deep human appeal".