Today we are going to talk about Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star a dog who make a place in so many people’s heart and his carrier wasn’t easy and how was it difficult we all will know it now.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Starting
Rin Tin Tin likely might have been a German war dog in the World War 1 near the Saint-Mihiel battle.
The Allies broke through the German line in northeastern France in September of 1918. The Germans evacuated the place, some soldiers were sent out to scour the countryside to see what remained. Among the discoveries were a mother dog and her puppies, left behind in a damaged war dog station.
Lee Duncan, a soldier from Southern California, didn’t wanted to leave the dogs behind. With help from fellow soldier, he took them back to the base where his team, the 135th Aero Squadron, was staying.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Connection With Duncan
Duncan, serving as an aerial gunner within the Air Service, joined the group tasked with scouting potential landing sites for planes belonging to the 135th Squadron. While traversing the devastated landscapes around Saint-Mihiel, they stumbled upon a German canine training facility.
Duncan found a starving female German shepherd with her five newborn puppies. They were so young their eyes were not yet open.
Duncan could not leave the dogs behind, so he and his fellow soldier took them back to their temporary place where they camped. Duncan made it his job to take care of the puppies and made sure the mother was getting enough to eat so the pups could nurse.
When the dogs were ready to eat other food and don’t need only mother’s milk, Duncan selected a female and male for himself. He gave the other three puppies to fellow soldiers. An officer had asked for the mother.
He named his dogs Rin Tin Tin and Nanette, after small good luck doll charms that French children made and gave to soldiers.
After The War Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star
When the war ended and soldiers were coming back to the U.S., Duncan convinced his commanding officer to help him get permission to bring Rin Tin Tin and Nanette on shipboard.
Once stateside, Duncan stayed in New York for 2 hours and found a woman who raised German shepherds and she who agreed to keep the puppies until Lee was ready to travel to California. (Nanette had become ill on shipboard. Despite good care from the breeder, the dog died of distemper in July of 1919.) When Duncan arrive to retrieve his pups, the breeder gave him a replacement dog from her litters. This dog became Nanette II and was eventually bred with Rin Tin Tin.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star In South California
Duncan brought Rin Tin Tin and the Nanette II home to Southern California, they traveling by train. He returned to his job at a high-end sporting goods store where the owner frequently arranged hunting trips for wealthy clients. Lee had worked with hunting dogs before the war, became one of the regular guides to dogs.
He devoted his off-hours to training his own dogs, and he was very good at it. Like most trainers today, Duncan did not use food as the reward. If Rinty and Nanette correctly carried out a command, they were each given their favorite squeaky toy and some time to enjoy it.
How Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Got famous?
Rinty was a handsome dog and proved capable of great athlete. Duncan was very proud of him and he began taking Rin Tin Tin to dog shows. Perhaps through his connections at the sporting goods store, he got Rin Tin Tin booked for a performance competition at one of the shows.
The contest was to see which dog can jump the highest wall. Just as they do in horse shows, the officials kept adding incrementally to the height of the wall. Ultimately, Rinty scaled an 11-foot, 9-inch wall. Rinty entertained the people and won the competition easily.
An added benefit came from one of Duncan’s friends. The fellow had just purchased a new slow-motion camera, and he was eager to test it out. He went with Duncan to the dog show and filmed the entire competition, providing Duncan with proof of what his dog could do.
Rin Tin Tin Actually saved Warner Bros from bankruptcy In 1920s without him we wouldn’t see anything of Warner Bros.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star First Movie
Duncan and Rinty made enough of an impression that someone in the front office at one of the studios remembered them. When a director was struggling to get a good performance from a wolf in The Man From Hell’s River, Lee got a call. He immediately reported to Warner Bros. studio. Rinty got his face smudged with dirt to hide the German shepherd markings, and a potential star was born.
The part of the wolf in The Man From Hell’s River was a bit part, but Duncan knew Rinty was “leading dog” material. These were the very early days of movie production, so Lee Duncan decided to write his own screenplay, starring Rin Tin Tin.
Duncan completed the script and submitted it to Warner Bros. They quickly greenlit the project. Esteemed director Chester Franklin was entrusted with helming the production of ‘Where the North Begins
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Health Care
In 1923, Warner Bros signed Rin Tin Tin to be among their stable of stars. He earned $1000 per week and was insured for $10,000. (One newspaper mentioned that each ear was also insured for $1000.) Rinty and Lee Duncan were driven to the studio daily, and diamonds were added to the German shepherd’s collar. It was a nice touch, but it meant Lee covered him with a blanket for entering and exiting the car if they were out.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Career
“Over time, Rin Tin Tin starred in 26 films under Warner Bros. His fame skyrocketed, leading to numerous product endorsement opportunities. Rinty became the face of brands like Ken-L Ration, Ken-L Biskit, and Pup-Crumbles.
Similar to many other movie stars during that era, Rin-Tin-Tin found himself ensnared within the confines of the studio system, where his living arrangements were dictated by contractual obligations. However, these terms were largely influenced by the stipulations set forth by the insurance company. While Duncan believed a kennel was the optimal arrangement for the famed dog, the studio’s insurers imposed additional restrictions. They insisted on controlled exercise sessions to prevent any potential injuries, often utilizing a scheduled regimen akin to a hamster wheel
There were some press reports that the need for “retakes” for filming may have caused Rin-Tin-Tin stress. Occasional rumors circulated suggesting that during the re-enactment, and possibly the exaggeration, of a scene, Rin Tin Tin may have playfully nipped at a star or two
As filmmakers honed their skills in producing “talkies,” Hollywood embraced this dynamic method of storytelling. While audiences found novelty in a dog’s bark, their primary desire was to experience the spoken dialogue delivered by actors.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Last Film
After the release of the final film, Rin Tin Tin’s contract was terminated. Duncan remained determined to continue their work. He adapted his training methods, enabling Rin Tin Tin to respond to hand signals and participate in “talkies”
Death Of Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star
Duncan was in the process of finalizing deals for 1932 when Rin Tin Tin passed away unexpectedly due to old age. The news of Rin Tin Tin’s demise reverberated across the United States, leading to interruptions in regular radio broadcasts for a news bulletin. Additionally, a one-hour special dedicated to Rin Tin Tin aired later that week.
Despite Rin Tin Tin’s star status, Lee Duncan hit on hard times during the 1930s. He could not afford an elaborate burial. Lee Duncan chose to lay Rin-Tin-Tin to rest in a casket within his own backyard at Club View Drive in Los Angeles. However, financial circumstances led him to make the decision to sell his house. In a discreet manner, Duncan orchestrated for Rin Tin Tin to be repatriated to France for reburial at the Cimetière des Chiens et Autres Animaux Domestiques, the renowned pet cemetery in Asnières-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris.
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Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star War Interruptions
In the late 1930s, as the specter of war loomed over the United States, some dog breeders on the East Coast advocated for the establishment of a K-9 Corps similar to those utilized in Europe during World War I. Despite slow governmental response, in 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, poodle breeder Alene Erlanger rallied for pet donations to support the war effort. The response was overwhelming, with ten thousand dogs contributed. Among those involved in selecting and training these dogs for military service were esteemed trainers such as Carl Spitz, Willy Necker,
And Lee Duncan, who alone trained nearly 5000 dogs for the cause.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star Bloodline
Throughout Rin Tin Tin’s lifetime, Lee Duncan recognized the significance of strategic breeding. Utilizing a diverse bloodline, Rin Tin Tin and Nanette were bred multiple times, resulting in four generations of Rin Tin Tin’s family trained for film and television. Notably, for the television series, Rin Tin Tin IV was initially cast but later replaced by a German shepherd named Flame, trained by Frank Barnes.
In 1960, Rin-Tin-Tin was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd Hollywood Star FAQS
What made Rin Tin Tin famous?
Rin Tin Tin became famous for his roles in silent films, where he often portrayed heroic and loyal characters. His intelligence, agility, and expressive face endeared him to audiences worldwide.
How many movies did Rin Tin Tin star in?
Rin Tin Tin starred in over 25 silent films during his career, including “Where the North Begins” (1923), “Clash of the Wolves” (1925), and “A Dog of the Regiment” (1927).
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