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Movie poster: Playin' Hookey (1928)
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Playin' Hookey

1928 · 29 min Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Wheezer gets excited watching his dog Pansy attack and rip apart the chickens and furniture in the back yard. His mother is upset, and his father takes his rifle to shoot the dog. Meanwhile, Joe Cobb has taught Pansy to play dead, and after the deed is done, he hides the dog at Farina's house.

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Year 1928
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Robert A. McGowan
Runtime 29 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes)

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The short film constructs its comedic tension from the clash between childish glee and parental exasperation, relying on a simple yet effective plot device to rescue the mischievous pet.

What lingers after the final gag is the charm of a silent-era romp, where expressive physical comedy and a canine performer steal the show. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert A. McGowan

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With a light heart on a lazy afternoon, perfect for silent film nostalgia.

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