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Dog stars of movie history

20020703 (LA/F2) -- Pal starred with Roddy McDowall in "Lassie Come Home" in 1943. -- PHOTOGRAPHER: Turner Entertainment Co. 94-01-04 --"Lassie Come Home," with Roddy McDowall, was a huge hit for MGM in 1943, taking $3 million its first weekend.

20020703 (LA/F2) -- Pal starred with Roddy McDowall in “Lassie Come Home” in 1943. -- PHOTOGRAPHER: Turner Entertainment Co. 94-01-04 --”Lassie Come Home,” with Roddy McDowall, was a huge hit for MGM in 1943, taking $3 million its first weekend.  (John Fung / Los Angeles Times)

Beyond Rin Tin Tin and Uggie, there’s Skippy (‘The Thin Man’), Pal (‘Lassie Come Home’), Higgins (‘Benji’) and more.

Uggie

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2012 file photo, Uggie the dog, who starred in the film “The Artist,” attends a special screening of the film in London. Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who became a canine star for his scene-stealing role in the Oscar-winning movie “The Artist,” was euthanized Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, after a bout with prostate cancer. Uggie’s other credits included the films “Water for Elephants” and “Mr. Fix It.” (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)  (Joel Ryan / Associated Press)

Higgins

The expressive black-and-tan mutt found by trainer Frank Inn at the Burbank Animal Shelter got his big break as “Dog” on the 1960s CBS comedy series “Petticoat Junction.” He had his biggest success in the 1974 hit film”Benji.”  (Rick Meyer / Los Angeles Times)

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