We've been filming animals as long as we've been filming ourselves, but what goes into making an animal a star and, more importantly, keeping them safe on the job?

00:45 first animal protagonist

01:57 Rin Tin Tin

06:10 Lassie

08:53 harrowing horses and protecting animals on set

24:11 Roar

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