Skippy
“"Love's so beautiful I feel like giving somebody a sock on the jaw."”
Synopsis
Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save Sooky's pet from a cruel dogcatcher.
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⭐ Skippy (1931) Full Movie with Jackie Cooper, Robert Coogan | This Early Film Captured Rare Honesty
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-01-17
Top Cast
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Jackie Cooper
Skippy Skinner
Robert Coogan
Sooky
Mitzi Green
Eloise
Jackie Searl
Sidney
Willard Robertson
Herbert Skinner
Enid Bennett
Ellen Skinner
Donald Haines
Harley Nubbins
Helen Jerome Eddy
Mrs. Wayne
Beaudine Anderson
Boy
Dannie Mac Grant
Boy
Douglas Haig
Boy
Payne B. Johnson
Boy
Buddy McDonald
Boy
Carl R. Botefuhr
Skippy Skinner (age 3)
Jack Rube Clifford
Dog-Catcher Nubbins
Guy Oliver
Dad Burkey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Norman Z. McLeod, Don Marquis, Sam Mintz, Percy Crosby
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Skippy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Norman Z. McLeod, Don Marquis, Sam Mintz, Percy Crosby
John Leipold
Karl Struss
Louis D. Lighton, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer
Norman Z. McLeod
Writer
Don Marquis
Writer
Sam Mintz
Writer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skippy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skippy about?
Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save Sooky's pet from a cruel dogcatcher.
Who directed Skippy?
Skippy was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Skippy?
The principal cast of Skippy includes Jackie Cooper, Robert Coogan, Mitzi Green, Jackie Searl, Willard Robertson.
When was Skippy released and how long is it?
Skippy was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Skippy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skippy was composed by John Leipold.
Is Skippy based on a book or true story?
Skippy is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Percy Crosby".