Skippy (1931) | |
| Director(s) | Norman Taurog |
| Producer(s) | Louis D. Lighton |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Family |
| Top Topics | Animals, Book-Based, Dogs |
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Skippy (1931) was a Family - Drama Film directed by Norman Taurog and produced by Louis D. Lighton.
The film was based on the comic strip of the same name from & novel 1929 written by Percy Crosby published in 1923 to 1945.
Academy Awards 1930/31 --- Ceremony Number 4 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Jackie Cooper | Nominated |
| Best Director | Norman Taurog | Won |
| Best Picture | Paramount Publix | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Sam Mintz | Nominated |
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Facts about Skippy:
After Jackie Cooper was hired for the part, he and his mother read many of the comic strips and other long-running features to help him get to know the character. He thought the costume he would have to wear was rather silly, but understood that it was a basic feature that couldn't be changed.
Jackie Cooper was under contract to Hal Roach Studios at $50 per week, and was loaned to Paramount for $25,000.
The only film based on a comic book, comic strip, or graphic novel to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
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Jackie Cooper was under contract to Hal Roach Studios at $50 per week, and was loaned to Paramount for $25,000.
The only film based on a comic book, comic strip, or graphic novel to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
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