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Skippy

Passed1h 25m1931Norman Taurog
IMDb: 6.3/10Rotten: 86%
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""Love's so beautiful I feel like giving somebody a sock on the jaw.""

Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save Sooky's pet from a cruel dogcatcher.

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DogBoy And DogDogcatcherShantytownBoysChild Protagonist

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What is Skippy (1931) about?

Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save Sooky's pet from a cruel dogcatcher.

Who stars in Skippy?

Skippy stars Jackie Cooper (Skippy Skinner), Robert Coogan (Sooky), Mitzi Green (Eloise), Jackie Searl (Sidney), Willard Robertson (Herbert Skinner). The film was directed by Norman Taurog.

How long is Skippy?

Skippy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1931. It is rated Passed.

Is Skippy worth watching?

Skippy holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Family, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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