Skippy(1931)
"Love's so beautiful I feel like giving somebody a sock on the jaw."
Skippy Synopsis
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.
Skippy (1931) is a drama, family and comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, released on April 25, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jackie Cooper, Robert Coogan, Mitzi Green and Jackie Searl. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Norman Z. McLeod, Sam Mintz
- Producers:
- Louis D. Lighton, Adolph Zukor
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Struss
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Skippy (1931) Trailer
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Skippy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Cooper
as Skippy Skinner
Robert Coogan
as Sooky
Mitzi Green
as Eloise
Jackie Searl
as Sidney
Willard Robertson
as Herbert Skinner
Enid Bennett
as Ellen Skinner
Donald Haines
as Harley Nubbins
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Mrs. Wayne
- Beaudine Anderson
Beaudine Anderson
as Boy
Dannie Mac Grant
as Boy
- Douglas Haig
Douglas Haig
as Boy
- Payne B. Johnson
Payne B. Johnson
as Boy
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Norman Z. McLeod and Sam Mintz, produced by Louis D. Lighton and Adolph Zukor.
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Skippy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 26 ratings.
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Skippy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skippy online?
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Skippy (1931) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Skippy?
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The main cast of Skippy (1931) includes Jackie Cooper, Robert Coogan, Mitzi Green, Jackie Searl and Willard Robertson. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skippy released?
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Skippy was released on April 25, 1931 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Skippy worth watching?
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Skippy (1931) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Skippy?
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