Skippy

Skippy

1931 | 1h 26m | Drama, Comedy | TV-G

Brief Synopsis

Boys from opposite sides of the track try to raise money for a dog license.

Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Norman Taurog

CAST

Jackie Cooper

Robert Coogan

Jackie Searl

Enid Bennett

Mitzi Green

Willard Robertson

PRODUCERS

Louis D. Lighton

WRITERS

Sam Mintz

Percy Crosby

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Norman Z. McLeod

Host Intros

01:52
Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- Skippy (1931)
Intro Aired: Feb 2019
Ben Mankiewicz introduces Skippy, 1931.

Related Videos

Skippy (1931) -- (Movie Clip) Don't Lick So Loud!
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Well-to-do Jackie Cooper (title character) with new friend Sooky (Robert Coogan) and his cherished pooch, hiding from the dog-catcher in "Shanty Town," early in the Paramount hit Skippy, 1931.
Skippy (1931) -- (Movie Clip) Almost Nearly Dressed
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First scene introducing Jackie Cooper in his star-making title role, with parents (Willard Robertson, Enid Bennett), from Skippy, 1931, based on the Percy Lee Crosby comic strip.
Skippy (1931) -- (Movie Clip) You're New Around Here
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In the junkyard, Jackie Cooper (title character) with new kid Sooky (Robert Coogan), and bullying rival Harley (Donald Haines), early in Skippy, 1931, from the Percy Lee Crosby comic strip.

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