But it is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society.Īlmost 10 years in the making, Susan Orlean’s first original book since The Orchid Thief is a tour de force of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling - the ultimate must-listen for anyone who loves great dogs or great yarns. But it is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society.
The canine hero’s legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive.Īt its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. At its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. Rin Tin Tin’s improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dog’s first blockbuster film and, over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. I simply didn’t want this brilliant story to end, and it doesn’t because so many people keep alive the life and accomplishments of Lee Duncan and of his extraordinary dog, Rin Tin Tin.So begins Susan Orlean’s sweeping, powerfully moving story of Rin Tin Tin’s journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. Susan Orleans’ traveled widely researching swirling myth and facts interviewing Lee’s family, friends and colleagues about Rin Tin Tin. The original silent film is based on Lee’s early life. Rin Tin Tin the dog as movie star was born too. Using his empathic gift and creativity, Lee wrote the first Rin Tin Tin movie, an instant box office hit. Lee was a dreamer who felt most alive in wilderness, working with animals. Leland Duncan loved animals, particularly dogs and found homes for all except two puppies he kept named Nanette and Rin Tin Tin. found them and transported them back to his barracks. So is a wonderful book called To Nick from Jan, which has many similarities to Trixie Belden except the main character is almost 17 years old. Their streak of luck continued when a young American G.I. His mother and siblings were lucky to survive direct artillery hits to their battlefield kennel. This majestic dog was born on the WWI battlefields in France in 1918. But his life was so much more– good and bad luck, companionship, pathos and inspiration. His meteoric rise to fame, fortune, ambassadorship and merchandising empire is well documented.
Rin Tin Tin, is the superhero German shepherd and timeless icon known worldwide for his action films and television adventure series.
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