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Scratch-As-Catch-Can (1931): Cast

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Scratch-As-Catch-Can is a 1931 short comedy directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Walter Brennan, Vince Barnett and Charlie Hall. It runs 19 minutes.

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Scratch-As-Catch-Can (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Director
Mark Sandrich
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scratch-As-Catch-Can About?

The premise of Scratch-As-Catch-Can without spoilers.

A 1932 American short comedy directed by Mark Sandrich, Scratch-As-Catch-Can humorously captures the era’s light‑hearted storytelling. The film earned critical recognition, receiving a nomination for Best Short Subject (Comedy) at the 5th Academy Awards.

Scratch-As-Catch-Can Themes & Keywords

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  • insurance
  • rhyme in title
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Cast & crew

Scratch-As-Catch-Can Cast

Walter Brennan leads the cast, with Vince Barnett and Charlie Hall. Directed by Mark Sandrich; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mark Sandrich

More films directed by Mark Sandrich, best-rated first: Top Hat, The Gay Divorcee, Here Come the Waves and So Proudly We Hail.

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FAQ

Scratch-As-Catch-Can FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scratch-As-Catch-Can, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scratch-As-Catch-Can?

Scratch-As-Catch-Can runs 19 minutes.

When was Scratch-As-Catch-Can released?

Scratch-As-Catch-Can was released on November 6, 1931.

Who directed Scratch-As-Catch-Can?

Scratch-As-Catch-Can was directed by Mark Sandrich.

More films by Mark Sandrich

Who is in the cast of Scratch-As-Catch-Can?

Scratch-As-Catch-Can stars Walter Brennan, Vince Barnett and Charlie Hall, among 10 credited actors.

Does Scratch-As-Catch-Can have a post-credit scene?

No. Scratch-As-Catch-Can has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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