06 Nov 1931
Scratch-As-Catch-Can
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).
Too Many Mammas
Charley is called upon to go out with his boss on a date with the boss' mistress, to act as a beard.
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Charley Chase Jimmy Jump
Martha Sleeper The Apache Dancer
Beth Darlington Jimmy's Girlfriend
Olive Borden The Boss's Girlfriend
Noah Young The Apache Dancer's Husband
John T. Prince The Boss
Billy Engle Drunken club patron
Jack Gavin Nightclub Manager
Earl Mohan Beth's Brother
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