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Playin' Hookey (1928): The Family Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 6.6 | Dbcult

Playin' Hookey

Name: Playin' Hookey
Director: Robert A. McGowan
Released: 1928
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Joe Cobb, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Harry Arras, Ed Brandenburg, Lincoln Plumer

1928Robert A. McGowanIMDb: 6.6/10

Synopsis

Wheezer's dad gets the gun to kill his dog for attacking their chickens and destroying furniture but was reprieved by a movie being filmed there that needs a dog. The dog and the gang joined the crew, causing all kinds of havoc.

Director

Robert A. McGowan

Cast

Budd Fine

Chet Brandenburg

Jackie Condon

Joe Cobb

Editor's Choice Analysis

Playin' Hookey: Still a Silly Treat for Our Gang Fans

So, you’re wondering if 'Playin' Hookey' is worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’ve got a soft spot for silent-era hijinks and the sheer chaotic energy of the original Our Ga...

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Playin' Hookey

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66%Popularity47%

#532Archive Rank#452

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Knowledge Base

Playin' Hookey FAQ

The movie Playin' Hookey was directed by Robert A. McGowan.

Playin' Hookey was released in the year 1928.

Playin' Hookey has an IMDb rating of 6.6 out of 10.

Playin' Hookey is a movie from United States.

Playin' Hookey is categorised as Family, Short, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Playin' Hookey features Budd Fine, Chet Brandenburg, Jackie Condon, Joe Cobb.

The screenplay for Playin' Hookey was written by H.M. Walker.

If you enjoy Playin' Hookey, you might also like The Land of Opportunity (1920), The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss (1920), Striking Models (1920), An Amateur Devil (1920).

Yes, Playin' Hookey (1928) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Family and Short qualities.