Top Cast
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Sherwood Bailey
Spud
Matthew Beard
Stymie
Dorothy DeBorba
Dorothy
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Wheezer
Kendall McComas
Breezy
Harold Wertz
Bouncy
George McFarland
Spanky
Harry Bernard
Officer
Baldwin Cooke
Diner Attendant
Budd Fine
Bud the Dogcatcher
Dick Gilbert
Dog Pound Worker
Estelle Etterre
First Housewife
May Wallace
Second Housewife
Dickie Jackson
Kid Who Throws Donut
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Hal Roach
- Original Title
- The Pooch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. McGowan
H.M. Walker, Hal Roach
Art Lloyd
Robert F. McGowan, Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. McGowan
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Writer
Robert F. McGowan
Producer
Hal Roach
Producer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pooch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pooch about?
The gang tries to save Petey from the dogcatcher.
Who directed The Pooch?
The Pooch was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
Who stars in The Pooch?
The principal cast of The Pooch includes Sherwood Bailey, Matthew Beard, Dorothy DeBorba, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Kendall McComas.
When was The Pooch released and how long is it?
The Pooch was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 20m.