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Word: skitch (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Will Rogers in "Mr. Skitch, is, as usual, more of a toastmaster than an actor. He noseys around in his usual aimless fashion, scratches the back of his head and exhibits that sheepish Rogers smile. There is no doubt that as the writer of the Washington letter and the originator of a radio football game in which world celebrities take part he is a talented and versatile man. As such it is interesting to watch him parade his personality in "Mr. Skitch." Despite a few comedy situations and the presence of Zasu Pitts and Eugene Pallette, the film fails...

Author: By G. R. C. and E. W. R., S | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 3/1/1934 | See Source »

Those who like to sing, dance, and see pictures at the Metropolitan Theatre are offered this week Will Rogers in "Mr. Skitch," and the opera singer Mary McCormic in a group of more or less familiar selections. This, of course, is in addition to the usual musical gymnastics of Mr. Fabien Sevitzky and an assorted stage show...

Author: By E. W. R., | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 1/8/1934 | See Source »

Will Rogers has always seemed to this reviewer as more of a toastmaster than a movie star. In "Mr. Skitch," he noseys around in his usual aimless fashion, scratches the back of his head and exhibits that sheepish Rogers smile. There is no doubt that as the writer of the Washington Letter and the originator of a radio football game in which world celebrities take part he is a talented and versatile man. As such it is interesting to watch him parade his personality in "Mr. Skitch." Despite a few good comedy situations and the presence of Zasu Pitts...

Author: By E. W. R., | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 1/8/1934 | See Source »

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