Scratch-As-Catch-Can
Seen it?1931 | 19 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for fans of a well-timed joke. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 19 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Scratch-As-Catch-Can is a 1932 American short comedy film directed by Mark Sandrich. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Comedy).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 937 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Sandrich
- Bobby Clark
- Paul McCullough
- James Finlayson
- Phil Dunham
- Charlotte Ogden
- Walter Brennan
- Robert Graves
- Constantine Romanoff
- Charlie Hall
- Vince Barnett