Mooch Goes to Hollywood (1971): Cast & Plot
Mooch Goes to Hollywood is a 1971 family comedy directed by Richard Erdman, starring Lynne Lipton as Mooch (voice), Zsa Zsa Gabor and Jay Jostyn. It runs 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Director
- Richard Erdman
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mooch Goes to Hollywood About?
The premise of Mooch Goes to Hollywood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dog tries to become a canine star with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Mooch Goes to Hollywood Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- narrator
- dog
- voice over
- veterinarian
- television star
- stripper
- strip club
- starlet
- rolls royce
- pool party
- polo
- playboy club
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- playboy bunny
- peep show
- movie studio
- movie star
- monkey
- mansion
- malibu california
- makeup
- jeep
- hollywood tourist
- hollywood sign
- goose
- goat
- false eyelashes
- dog pound
- cadillac
- boxcar
- beverly hills california
- dog actor
- character name in title
Mooch Goes to Hollywood Cast & Characters
Lynne Lipton leads the cast as Mooch (voice), with Zsa Zsa Gabor as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) and Jay Jostyn as Man with Duck. Directed by Richard Erdman; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Erdman
- Lynne Lipton as Mooch (voice)
- Zsa Zsa Gabor as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Jay Jostyn as Man with Duck
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Vincent Price as Vincent Price
Also Starring in Mooch Goes to Hollywood
· 26 more- Phyllis Diller Phyllis Diller (uncredited)
- Darren McGavin Darren McGavin (uncredited)
- James Darren James Darren
- Jerry Hausner Producer
- John Harding Dr. Hackett
- Jill St. John Jill St. John
- Jim Backus Jim Backus
- Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney (uncredited)
- Cesar Romero Cesar Romero (uncredited)
- Richard Burton Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Jay C. Flippen Jay C. Flippen - Party guest (uncredited)
- Edward G. Robinson
- David Wayne David Wayne (uncredited)
- Sam Jaffe Sam Jaffe - Party guest (uncredited)
- Rose Marie Rose Marie (uncredited)
- Dick Martin Dick Martin (uncredited)
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- Gino Conforti Hairdresser
- Kim Hamilton Nurse
- Marty Allen Marty Allen (uncredited)
- Kathie Browne Kathie Browne - Party guest (uncredited)
- Bert Holland Attendant
- Bettye Ackerman Bettye Ackerman (uncredited)
- Grace Albertson Lady with Cat
- Frank Inn Security guard (uncredited)
- Higgins Mooch (uncredited)
- Wild Bill Tucker Animal imitator (uncredited)
Mooch Goes to Hollywood Plot Summary
What happens in Mooch Goes to Hollywood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mooch, a young canine starlet, sets off for Hollywood and quickly learns the town’s glimmering underside. After befriending Zsa Zsa Gabor, her new confidant offers the dog a candid “skinny” on how fame works in Tinseltown, guiding her through the glittering streets and iconic haunts. As Mooch wanders the city, she crosses paths with actors and audiences alike, soaking in the larger-than-life atmosphere that defines the star-driven dream factory.
Full summary
The whole story of Mooch Goes to Hollywood, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mooch Goes to Hollywood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Mooch Goes to Hollywood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mooch Goes to Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mooch Goes to Hollywood?
Mooch Goes to Hollywood runs 51 minutes.
When was Mooch Goes to Hollywood released?
Mooch Goes to Hollywood was released on December 31, 1971.
Who directed Mooch Goes to Hollywood?
Mooch Goes to Hollywood was directed by Richard Erdman.
More films by Richard Erdman Who is in the cast of Mooch Goes to Hollywood?
Mooch Goes to Hollywood stars Lynne Lipton as Mooch (voice), Zsa Zsa Gabor as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) and Jay Jostyn as Man with Duck, among 30 credited actors.
Does Mooch Goes to Hollywood have a post-credit scene?
No. Mooch Goes to Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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