Summary
In the whimsical narrative of A Dog Gone Day, Jimmie, a lovestruck messenger boy, finds himself entangled in a series of comedic misadventures. His affection for a girl prompts him to pilfer a box of candy, only to be surprised by her gift of a rambunctious dog. As the dog chases Jimmie through the streets, tearing his pants in the process, he becomes the object of ridicule among his peers. Despite his tattered attire, Jimmie is tasked with delivering another dog, which leads him on a merry chase, culminating in a dog show where the canine is awarded the blue ribbon. Through a series of complications, Jimmie ultimately emerges victorious, presenting the blue ribbon to his beloved and restoring harmony to their relationship.
Synopsis
Jimmie, the Messenger Boy, is in love. He tells the other messengers that he is going to see his girl. But he lacks the price of a box of candy, so contrives to steal it. He surprises the girl with the candy and she surprises him with a big dog. The dog, playful, chases Jimmie several blocks and finally trees him, tearing his pants. The girl calls the dog off but accuses Jimmie of mistreating her pet. Quite conscious of the conditions of his pants, Jimmie tries to hide the rip. Several girls giggle. Back at the messenger office a woman phones the manager for "the most reliable messenger." The boss sends Jimmie, torn pants and all. The woman has a dog for Jimmie to deliver on another street. They start out; the dog leads Jimmie a merry chase, almost gets in a fight with his girl's dog, and finally walks into a dog show where she is awarded the blue ribbon. Complications follow but Jimmie finally manages to sooth things over; he gives the blue ribbon to "the best in the burg" - his girl, and all ends well.
Review Excerpt
"The film A Dog Gone Day is a sidesplitting comedy that revolves around the misadventures of Jimmie, a lovestruck messenger boy, as he navigates the complexities of romance and canine companionship. With its lighthearted tone and comedic flair, the movie is reminiscent of other classic films, such as She Couldn't Grow Up and Oil's Well That Ends Well, which also explore the ups and downs of love and relationships.As the story unfolds, Jimmie's affection for his girl prompts him to steal a box of ..."
