Famous Movie Dogs (1940)
Overview
Well-known canine performers of the 1930s vie for a part in an upcoming movie.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.1314 |
Directed By
Del Frazier
TOP CAST
John Deering
Narrator (voice)
Skippy
Self
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