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Famous Movie Dogs

Famous Movie Dogs

Genres

DocumentaryComedy

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Well-known canine performers of the 1930s vie for a part in an upcoming movie.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

17 August 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Deering

John Deering

Narrator (voice)

Skippy

Skippy

Self

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