| Lightning | |
| Species: | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Breed: | German Shepherd |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birth Place: | United States |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1934–1938 |
| Owner: | Earl Johnson |
| Parents: | Strongheart (grandfather) |
Lightning was a German Shepherd from a line of canine silent film stars. A grandson of Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog" and "The Marvel Dog". He began life as a runt but grew to be larger than average for the breed, and he was very intelligent. Lightning appeared in numerous movies.[1]
| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | The Case of the Howling Dog | [2] | |
| 1934 | When Lightning Strikes | [3] | |
| 1935 | A Dog of Flanders | [4] | |
| 1935 | Man's Best Friend | [5] | |
| 1935 | Wings in the Dark | [6] | |
| 1936 | White Fang | ||
| 1936 | Two in Revolt | [7] | |
| 1937 | Renfrew of the Royal Mounted | ||
| 1938 | Blind Alibi | [8] [9] [10] [11] |