A Dog of Flanders is a 1960 American drama film directed by James B. Clark, with stars David Ladd, Donald Crisp and Theodore Bikel.

The boy's dream of becoming a great classical painter appears shattered when his loving grandfather dies.

Robert L. Lippert enjoyed success with a children's film starring David Ladd called The Sad Horse.

[6][7] Robert L. Lippert says the film was originally shot in black and white "but everything was so beautiful so we changed it to color.

"[13] Lippert bought a story, Gallus to make as a follow-up for Clark and Ladd.