
Scratch-As-Catch-Can
1931-11-06 · 19 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Mark Sandrich
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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James Finlayson
Phil Dunham
Walter Brennan
Robert Graves
Constantine Romanoff
Charlie Hall
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