Skippy

Skippy Trailers

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Skippy (also known as Asta, born 1931 or 1932; retired 1941) was a Wire Fox Terrier dog actor who appeared in dozens of movies during the 1930s. Skippy is best known for the role of the pet dog "Asta" in the 1934 detective comedy The Thin Man, starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. Due to the popularity of the role, Skippy is sometimes credited as Asta in public and in other films.

Most Popular Skippy Trailers

Total trailers found: 24

The Perfect Snob Trailer (1941)

19 December 1941

When a small town veterinarian discovers that his just-graduated daughter is a gold-digging elitist, he devises a plan to help her rediscover old-fashioned family values.

The Firebird Trailer (1934)

03 November 1934

Herman Brandt, a handsome but overly conceited actor, lives in the same apartment building in Vienna as Carola and John Pointer and their 18-year-old daughter Mariette.

Midnight Alibi Trailer (1934)

12 July 1934

An elderly woman provides an alibi to a man she scarcely knows who is on trial for murder of his girlfriend's racketeer father.

Keep Smiling Trailer (1938)

02 January 1938

Entertainer quits a crooked London theater and sets up her troupe on her uncle's farm. A famous musician joins the group and helps them get a legitimate booking.

Bringing Up Baby Trailer (1938)

18 February 1938

David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.

The Half-Naked Truth Trailer (1932)

16 December 1932

A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).

After the Thin Man Trailer (1936)

25 December 1936

Nick and Nora Charles are back—and this time, their holiday takes a deadly turn! After returning to San Francisco, the sophisticated couple is drawn into the disappearance of Nora’s cousin’s husband.

The Thin Man Trailer (1934)

25 May 1934

Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora.

The Awful Truth Trailer (1937)

21 October 1937

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

The Big Parade of Comedy Trailer (1964)

02 September 1964

Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.

Fog Over Frisco Trailer (1934)

02 June 1934

Val takes the assistance of a society reporter and a journalist to investigate the disappearance of her half-sister Arlene, a wealthy socialite who is involved in criminal activities.

It's Showtime Trailer (1976)

31 March 1976

A collection of film clips profiling animal actors.

Shadow of the Thin Man Trailer (1941)

21 November 1941

Nick and Nora Charles are back at the racetrack—and murder is running a close second! While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr.

It's A Small World Trailer (1935)

12 April 1935

Socialite, privileged, Jane Dale and lawyer Bill Shevlin meet in an automobile accident at night, on a dirt road, in a storm, near a hick town which fleeces travelers through corrupt law enforcement.

Another Thin Man Trailer (1939)

17 November 1939

Nick and Nora Charles are back—and this time, they have a baby, a wealthy new client, and another murder to solve! Retired detective Nick is enjoying family life with Nora and their young son, Nick Jr.

I Am the Law Trailer (1938)

25 August 1938

With the aid of his former law students, a professor-turned-prosecutor battles corruption and organized crime.

The Lottery Lover Trailer (1935)

05 February 1935

A crew of young military-school cadets are enjoying their first weekend in Paris. Frank Harrington, a girl-shy cadet, wins the lottery which "They" have organized, an Frank wins the right to woo the star of the Folies Bergere, Gaby Aimee, with her garter serving as proof of conquest.

The Daring Young Man Trailer (1935)

17 July 1935

The Daring Young Man is hotshot-reporter Don McLane, played by James Dunn. Always on the prowl for a good story, McLane is persistently outscooped by his rival, sob sister Martha Allen (Mae Clarke).

Topper Takes a Trip Trailer (1938)

29 December 1938

Mrs. Topper's friend Mrs. Parkhurst has convinced Mrs Topper to file for a divorce from Cosmo due to the strange circumstances of his trip with ghost Marion Kirby.

I'm Still Alive Trailer (1940)

20 September 1940

Hollywood stuntman falls in love with a big name actress but still wants to pursue his risky career. The women gives him a choice-the stunts or her.

The Kennel Murder Case Trailer (1933)

28 October 1933

Philo Vance, accompanied by his prize-losing Scottish terrier, investigates the locked-room murder of a prominent and much-hated collector whose broken Chinese vase provides an important clue.

Sea Racketeers Trailer (1937)

20 August 1937

J. Carrol Naish plays a slimy villain again; this time he's running a casino on a ship and smuggling furs past the Coast Guard.

The Big Broadcast of 1936 Trailer (1935)

20 September 1935

Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.

Famous Movie Dogs Trailer (1940)

17 August 1940

Well-known canine performers of the 1930s vie for a part in an upcoming movie.