M-G-M's Lassie #27

In "Valley of the Lost," Davino faces a tough choice when Saldo demands an exorbitant fee to transport his rice to Ceres—so he turns to Onca, his loyal dog, to guard the shipment. But when a cunning cat distracts Onca, Saldo seizes the chance to steal the rice, setting off a tense chase through the valley. The story unfolds with quiet urgency, spotlighting loyalty and cleverness in a small but pivotal moment. Cover by Mo Gollub.