Hound-Dog Man 1959
"The Fabulous Fabian In His First Motion Picture With That "Blue Denim" Girl!"
Step back to the early 1900s and meet Spud Kinney, a spirited young man whose restless heart keeps clashing with his mother's steady rules over the family farm.
Director: Don Siegel
Cast
Fabian
Clint McKinney
Betty Field
Cora McKinney
Stuart Whitman
Blackie Scantling
Arthur O'Connell
Aaron McKinney
Royal Dano
Fiddling Tom Waller
Carol Lynley
Dony Waller
Edgar Buchanan
Doc Cole
Jane Darwell
Grandma Wilson
Virginia Gregg
Amy Waller
Hope Summers
Jewell Crouch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hound-Dog Man (1959) about?
Hound-Dog Man follows Spud Kinney, a spirited farm boy who keeps getting into trouble for ignoring his mother's orders. He joins his older brother and a rowdy friend on hunting adventures in the countryside, where he falls for a mountain girl while chaos unfolds around him.
Who directed Hound-Dog Man?
Hound-Dog Man was directed by Don Siegel, known for his sharp storytelling and eye for character-driven drama.
Who stars in Hound-Dog Man?
The film stars Fabian as Spud Kinney, with Betty Field, Stuart Whitman, Arthur O'Connell, Royal Dano, and Carol Lynley rounding out the main cast.
Is Hound-Dog Man (1959) worth watching?
With its blend of rustic drama and gentle humor, Hound-Dog Man offers a nostalgic snapshot of early 1900s America and youthful rebellion. Though it lacks a modern IMDb rating, its themes of first love and coming of age are timeless and engaging.
How long is Hound-Dog Man?
Hound-Dog Man runs for 87 minutes (1 hour and 27 minutes).
About Hound-Dog Man (1959) — A Young Rebel's Wild Ride Through Early 1900s America
Step back to the early 1900s and meet Spud Kinney, a spirited young man whose restless heart keeps clashing with his mother's steady rules over the family farm. When he's not dodging chores, he's tagging along with his older brother Clint and their wild friend Blackie Scantling on hunting trips through the rugged hillbilly country. Between close calls and country charm, Spud finds himself smitten with a local mountain girl, while Blackie sparks his own fiery romance with Nita Stringer. Directed with Don Siegel's sharp eye for character, Hound-Dog Man (1959) balances rustic drama and gentle comedy, painting a picture where youthful rebellion meets small-town life and first love.
Fabian takes center stage as the restless Spud, supported by Betty Field's warm presence as his mother, Stuart Whitman as the brooding Clint, and Royal Dano and Carol Lynley rounding out the ensemble. Against a backdrop of rolling hills and old-fashioned values, Siegel crafts a coming-of-age tale that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in its era. It's a snapshot of a boy on the edge of adulthood, caught between duty and desire, in a world where even a hound dog seems to know more than he does.
