Lassie In The Painted Hills / The Adventures Of Gallant Bess (Double Feature) (1948) Rating: Starring: Lassie in the Painted Hills, Adventures of Gallant Director: Category: Family, Special Interest, Special Interest Studio: Catcom Home Video Subtitles: Length: 141 mins     Includes A Betty Boop Cartoon & A Classic Toy Cartoon. Like Being At The Movies, Just Add Popcorn! Lassie In The Painted Hills : Lassie stars in her first motion picture about a boy, a dog and the great outdoors. Shep, played by Lassie, i sa devoted collie that belongs to a gold miner. When Shep's owner is killed by his cabin fever crazed prospecting partner its' up to the world's smartest dog and her new owner, Timmy, to bring justice to the old west! The Painted Hills is full of wholesome entertainment, beautiful scenery, great acting and excellent dog tricks - all adding up to great family viewing! The Adventures Of Gallant Bess: A horse trainer finds a wild pony and teaches the roan mare to become the main attraction and number one champion horse at the local rodeo.