Mooch Goes to Hollywood

Mooch Goes to Hollywood

Year: 1971

Runtime: 51 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard Erdman

FamilyComedy

A dog tries to become a canine star with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor.

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1

Mooch's Hollywood awakening

Mooch leaves for Hollywood with big dreams of stardom. She befriends Zsa Zsa Gabor, who spills the real-world lessons of show business. The encounter sets Mooch on a wandering journey through the Hollywood scene.

Hollywood, Los Angeles
2

Vincent Price and the Jeep ride to the vet

Vincent Price spots Mooch at a famous haunt and invites her into his Jeep. He plans to gift the dog to a young admirer and arranges a veterinary check-up to ensure she's in good shape.

Brown Derby, Hollywood
3

Vet visit and Dr. Hackett's fright

At the veterinarian's office, the new owner departs and Mooch is frightened by Dr. Hackett. The dog's fear triggers a panic as she bolts toward the door, though Price drives away before she can be recaptured.

Veterinarian's office, Los Angeles
4

Psychedelic night with Phyllis Diller

Mooch checks out a psychedelic scene and meets Phyllis Diller, soaking in the colorful vibe of the night. The encounter adds another flavor to her quest for fame as she keeps moving through Hollywood's nightlife.

Psychedelic scene, Hollywood
5

Dino's Lounge on Sunset Strip

Mooch wanders to Dino's Lounge on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. She explores the venue and absorbs the glittering atmosphere characteristic of the era. Her appetite for stardom grows as she hops from one venue to another.

Dino's Lounge, Sunset Strip, West Hollywood
6

Playboy Club rejection

At the downtown Playboy Club, Mooch is rejected as a Playboy bunny. But she remains determined to find a path to fame through other famous hangouts.

Playboy Club, Downtown Los Angeles
7

Michaelangelo's Wigs visions

Mooch discovers Michaelangelo's Wigs where she envisions a glamorous new look. The shop's dazzling wigs spark a fantasy of how she'd be seen on screen, fueling her ambition.

Michaelangelo's Wigs, Los Angeles
8

Encounter with James Darren near the Classic Cat Club

Past the Classic Cat Club, Mooch encounters James Darren at an outdoor garage and feigns an injury to grab his attention. The ploy adds a brush with celebrity as her search continues.

Outdoor garage near Classic Cat Club, Los Angeles
9

Seashore adventures with new friends

On a seashore trip, Mooch teams up with new friends and embarks on fresh adventures. The sea breeze and bright lights of the coast fuel her persistent quest for stardom.

Seashore, Los Angeles area
10

Accompanying two girls discovered by Jerry Hausner

She tags along with two girls being discovered by producer Jerry Hausner, slipping into the backstage world of discovery. The behind-the-scenes vibe pulls Mooch toward another potential break in Hollywood.

Los Angeles, CA
11

Back at the veterinarian and the animal menagerie

Back at the veterinarian, Mooch joins a wild menagerie of animals waiting for Dr. Hackett. The kennel becomes a temporary hub of the Hollywood strays and their owners' ambitions.

Veterinarian's kennel, Los Angeles
12

Escape to Paragon Studios

Mooch is placed in the kennel but makes a daring escape and heads for Paragon Studios. On the back lots, famous catchphrases waft through the air as she navigates a world of movie magic.

Paragon Studios, Los Angeles
13

Back lots and Hollywood catchphrases

While touring the back lots, famous catchphrases waft through the air as Mooch disrupts a wild west shooting scene. Her presence draws attention from cast and crew and she moves closer to a potential screen role.

Paragon Studios back lots, Los Angeles
14

Jill St. John's dressing room and Mr. Magoo

Mooch sneaks into Jill St. John's dressing room and takes a turn in the hairdresser's chair. She then arrives at a recording session with Jim Backus, who needs a dog for an upcoming production.

Jill St. John's dressing room / recording studio, Los Angeles
15

Jim Backus becomes her master and a garden party

Jim Backus becomes Mooch's next master, taking her home to meet his wife Henny and a garden party full of familiar faces. The encounter marks a pivotal shift as Mooch's entourage grows and her dream of fame feels within reach.

Home of Jim Backus, Los Angeles
16

Final ride with Dr. Hackett

Mooch checks out a grand Hollywood estate and leaps aboard the owner's car, only to discover the owner is Dr. Hackett. In a twist of fate, Hackett adopts the stray, giving Mooch a permanent home at last.

Hollywood estate, Los Angeles

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