Movie: Ups 'n Downs

Top 2 Billed Cast

Johnny Murray
Johnny Murray

Bosko (voice) (uncredited)

Carman Maxwell
Carman Maxwell

Evil Jockey / Hippo (voice) (uncredited)

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    Bosko runs a hot dog stand at an amusement park; but he sneaks away to the racetrack to ride his mechanical horse.

  • Release Date

    1931-03-02

  • Average

    5.1

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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    English
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