The real-life Balto participated in many Hollywood films

Shane S, :



After gaining popularity through his success in the serum run, he was casted as the main character in a few of Alaska's silent films (this made Balto one of the first animal actors in film history). He starred in several films:

The Chicken (1928)
Smith's Restaurant (1928)
Smith's Army Life (1928)
Smith's Cousin (1927)

Of course, all the films were in black and white and all the films had no spoken words. If you've ever seen a silent film, you'll notice that the dialogue is acted out in cards that appear on the screen. So whenever Balto spoke, a black screen with the word 'BARK' appeared.

Another funny thing about these old movies was that many of the people who contributed to the films were not credited. That is, back then you wouldn't see those super-long credits at the end of the movie. You'd only see the main cast. So Balto, the dog, had his name on the big screen while many people weren't showcased at all!

Balto also starred in another film called 'Balto and the Race to Nome.' This bit of information was from Fluke's tribute to Balto.

Do note that these films were distributed to many theatres around the country, contributing to Balto's popularity. It is VERY hard to find these films and if you did, they'd probably be damaged.

The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) lists Balto as an actor of filmography. His Bio is as follows:

Date of birth (location)
1922
Alaska, USA

Date of death (details)
14 March 1933
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Mini biography
Siberian Husky who rose to fame as the lead sled dog in Gunnar Kaasen's team that arrived in Nome, Alaska, in early February of 1925, delivering vials of serum to the city, then stricken with a diphtheria epidemic. The call went out for the serum in January 1925 from Nome, where children were dying of diphtheria, and at the time, the only way to deliver the serum was by dog sled.

Kaasen's team was the last of several involved in a 1,348-mile relay of the serum, during which many dogs died from exhaustion, frostbite and general exposure. Kaasen and his dogs, led by Balto, traveled 106 miles through subzero temperatures and icy blizzards and arrived in Nome in the early morning hours of February 2, 1925. They were the subject of much attention later that day by the press, photographers, and even a French film crew.

News of the serum run and the many children saved by the efforts of the men and their dogs spread quickly across the nation and Balto became a heroic symbol to many. A statue of his likeness was erected in Central Park in New York City as well as in Anchorage, Alaska. He was even cast in a few Hollywood movies of the day and with other members of the teams, he eventually became a part of a one-of-a-kind exhibit in a Cleveland Zoo. Late in his life, he suffered increasing blindness, arthritis, and general effects of old age and was euthanized on March 14, 1933. His body was preserved for display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Of course, there were many other films and documentaries that are based off of Balto. Of course, the most well known of these are the 3 animated Balto films that we all adore.

The plot of these silent films are unknown.

My other articles:

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IMDB:

Balto's IMDB page

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steet, March 23, 2006 at 11: 01

Wow...Never noticed this. I had seen a Balto actor but I thought it was the name of someone...

Mettwurst, March 23, 2006 at 11: 10

poor Balto i think it was be better they made no show star or zoo animal of him, they let him stay as a sled dog.

Shane S., March 23, 2006 at 12: 50

I feel bad for Balto as well. Blindness and arthritis are terrible conditions to have. Hopefully he wasn't exploited and his owner took good care of him.

Sly\Balto, March 23, 2006 at 12: 50

Wow!!! :)

me, March 23, 2006 at 14: 46

Wow, this is great info! And an amazing article! I had no idea he had been in these films, I knew about "balto and the race to nome" one, but not the others, again GREAT article!:howl:

sweettart, March 23, 2006 at 15: 47

I've heard about that.

baltofan01, March 23, 2006 at 17: 12

i never knew that!

MEEKOCATCOOL, March 24, 2006 at 00: 43

To,bad it is very hard to get those silent fims.:cry2:.It would of been nice to see Balto actually moving insted of just seeing his still picture.:cryeyesout:

Abby, March 25, 2006 at 01: 57

Awsome:P

ice husky, March 25, 2006 at 06: 28

Wow, one of the most interesting things i've read here! I wish I could see the films! it would be amazing! I agree with MEEKOCATCOOL, it would be awesome to see footage of him moving.

Writewolf(DVWSP), April 01, 2006 at 03: 22

wow, i thought his only movie was "Balto and the great race to Nome" this is really cool!:P

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Wolf_Bassist, January 11, 2008 at 04: 53 Member

So, basically, Balto might be considered a pioneer in animal acting. Cool!

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