Scratch-As-Catch-Can

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Scratch-As-Catch-Can

1931

0h 19m

6.0(6 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Scratch-As-Catch-Can is a 1932 American short comedy film directed by Mark Sandrich. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Comedy).

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Bobby Clark

Paul McCullough

James Finlayson

Phil Dunham

Charlotte Ogden

Walter Brennan

Robert Graves

Constantine Romanoff

Charlie Hall

Vince Barnett

Creative team

Directed by: Mark Sandrich
Produced by: Lou Brock

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