Meiken Lassie, while not an American production, was an serial anime story based on Lassie Come Home. Little John finds a lost collie puppy, nurses it back to health, and he and the dog become fast friends. He also befriends Priscilla, daughter of the local duke. When John's father loses his job, he must finally sell Lassie to the rich duke to feed his family and keep a roof over their heads. |