My Dog Skip Edit

A friend.

A long way from Yazoo, Mississippi...

A party maybe?

A pocketknife!

A sunbeam

A sunbeam

Absolutely not. We've been over this already.

After a hard day's work, these puppies need some R and R.

After him, men!

All right, then.

All right?

All right.

All the lessons you learn in childhood...

And clean underwear, if you scare easy.

And don't let anybody go breaking my records while I'm gone.

And from most accounts, it changed him.

And he can do all those tricks.

And I better never see you around here again. Got that?

And I got to know the delta like the palm of my hand.

And I know Uncle Sam could use him, except he's 4 F.

And if she kills him...

And if we do stay all night...

And it touched our lives every day.

And much better than you could talk to some.

And my daddy....

And now...

And play, and play, and play.

And slowly, as she sank in the quicksand...

And that all Kraut is sauerkraut, if you ask me. Ha ha ha.

And that's what he needs.

And the other thing she swore was...

And the park.

And the strange creature that was her pet...

And there were so many surprises that year.

And this is a letter...

And understand about Dink.

And what happens when he becomes attached to that dog?

And when I did it, he'd yawn, and he'd stretch...

And you haven't heard of Dink Jenkins?

And you will fill them out.

Another letter already?

Any word?

Are you for Roosevelt, boy?

Aren't you embarrassed to be wearing Dink's number?

Barney, have you seen Skip?

Be a hitter now. Make him pitch to you.

Because I can spell my name.

Because I wished I was dead plenty of times.

Because of Skip, I was able to cross...

Because you're the worker, and I'm the brains of this operation.

Before they could catch her, she got stuck in quicksand.

Being friendly, he occasionally wandered around town by himself...

Beside Slingin' Sammy Baugh.

Besides Dink.

Bet he's got a bag of medals.

Big Boy.

Boy, was I ever happy to get your letter and news of home.

Boys.

Bring that Kraut stuff.

Broke his own record in the 1 00 yard dash.

But his job was far from done.

But I appreciate you bringing him in.

But I bet he's got a lot of medals to show us when he gets ready.

But if you don't...

But not all of our four legged Gls make it home.

But Skip opened my eyes to other things too.

But they gave you a medal for it, right?

But why?

But, Willie...

Bye bye, ladies!

Bye.

Came across an old photo of him not long ago.

Can I be excused?

Can't keep old Adolf a waitin' !

Canine 4 F! I can't believe it.

Certainly didn't fit the housewife mold.

Come on down.

Come on home, boy!

Come on home, boy!

Come on in, fellas. Be right with you.

Come on, boy.

Come on, Jenkins!

Come on, Junior. Let's go.

Come on, Skip!

Come on, Skip.

Come on, Skip. Go sit by Rivers, okay?

Come on, Spit!

Come on, Willie!

Come on!

Come on.

Come on.

Could you come on back, please?

Dad?

Daddy... .

Dadgum it, Morris!

Damn mutt.

Damn!

Damn!

Deserters...

Did y'all hear Dink's gonna play minor league ball?

Did you ever get your birthday present taken away from you?

Dink?

Dink's coming home! My boy's coming home!

Dink's gonna show me when he gets home.

Do you want someone to go with you?

Does it ever itch or hurt?

Dog pile!

Don't be scared.

Don't forget your invitations.

Don't leave nothing out.

Don't make me come up there and get you, "Wilma" .

Don't move!

Don't you go worrying about him. He'll turn up.

Don't you know it!

Drivers hardly knowing...

Either that or a U.S. senator. One of those.

English Subtitles by Gelula/SDI

Especially no colored boy.

Even as he was sleeping on the operating table...

Even my father had to admit...

Even the youngsters do their part.

Every bend in the road, every slope, every field.

Everybody knows she used to lure men to her house to kill them.

Everybody needs a friend.

Experienced more than my fair share.

Fellas, y'all want to come?

First...

Fit you into one pocket or the other.

For good?

For how long?

For the struggles of my life...

For two weeks.

Four or five kids, sometimes more.

Fourteen, 23...

Freedom...

From overseas.

Front and center, Fido. Enlist today!

Get him out of here.

Get him! Stay with him!

Get out of here!

Get out of here! You're supposed to be by Rivers!

Get that dog out of here! We're trying to play ball.

Get that kid!

Get the ball, Will! Get the ball, Will!

Get the ball!

Get up and fight!

Get up!

Get your moonshine and get out of here.

Give a man a label...

Give the letters to my mama. She'll send them.

Go get him, boy!

Go home!

Go home! Now!

Go on back to bed.

Go on.

Go out with it.

Go! Go! Go!

Goddamn it!

Good luck!

Good swing! Good swing!

Goofball can't even catch!

Guess we were wrong about you, Wilma.

Have you seen Skip? I can't find him.

Haven't seen you around much.

He a colored boy?

He always loved to be rubbed on the back of his neck.

He and my mama wrapped him in my baseball jacket.

He came in for bologna this morning.

He can stick his head in the dog's mouth.

He didn't mind that I was scrawny and shy...

He gets it from his mother.

He has two dogs, a cat and bird.

He helped open my eyes to the wonders of life.

He is still too young.

He just missed the bus, that's all.

He keeps the dog.

He killed a whole six pack!

He likes you.

He likes you.

He made friends easily with people of all races and origins.

He made my room his own.

He obeys orders really well and

He obeys orders really well, I know.

He saw her murder two men with her bare hands.

He slept right by her grave.

He sounds like a world class dog.

He was a war veteran and had lost his leg in battle.

He was an only dog.

He was just a trembling ball of fur.

He was only trying to help.

He'd sit down, look you straight in the eye...

He'll be fine.

He'll be okay.

He's 5. He still wets his pants.

He's 5. He still wets his pants.

He's a big boy.

He's a little boy, and a dog is a big responsibility.

He's a real good eater, sir.

He's all yours.

He's frail, he's sensitive and he can't handle it.

He's gone for good.

He's gonna be so lonely without Dink.

He's gonna be the star runner for the Memphis Chickens!

He's not a baby. He's a responsible boy who needs a friend.

He's not ready for that.

He's on deck.

He's only the best ballplayer anywhere around here. Ever.

He's ready.

He's sitting by Rivers Applewhite.

He's sweet.

He's upset. I wish there was some way we could help.

Hello there, Skip.

Hello!

Her bridge games meant finger sandwiches for the taking.

Here we go now!

Here, boy!

Here, boy!

Here, boy!

Here, let me help you.

Here, Skip.

Here, Skip.

Here, Skipper!

Here, Skipper!

Here, Skipper!

Here.

Hey, boy!

Hey, cutie!

Hey, doggy! Who's a nice doggy?

Hey, Skip!

Hey, Skip. You can sit by me.

Hey, you wait for us!

His little face...

His name came with the ball.

His tail was straight out and pointing...

Hitler!

Hon?!

Hon.

Honk the horn, Skip!

How do you know what he can handle?

How long does it take mail to get to Europe?

How long will you be gone?

How you know that? You some kind of fortuneteller?

Huck Finn! Thank you, Grandpa!

Huck Finn.

Hunters. Take a knee.

Hup 2, 3, 4! Hup 2, 3, 4!

I ain't even played college ball yet.

I almost lost old Skip that day.

I am ready to have a dog. I'm 9.

I bet he's asleep.

I better not.

I can still see the town now.

I can take care of a dog, Mom.

I can't believe it!

I can't believe that titty baby lives right next door to Dink Jenkins.

I can't tell you exactly where I am...

I can't wait to meet Skip.

I do.

I don't care if you're hurt! Take the ball. I don't care.

I don't know what got into him.

I don't know.

I don't think so.

I figured I could hide this behind a desk.

I give him 20 minutes.

I got a yellow stripe.

I got mad at him and I hit him. And he ran away.

I guess girls must really go for dogs.

I guess they kind of forgot about it.

I guess.

I guess.

I heard worse than that. I heard he turned tail and ran.

I hope it'll mean something to you.

I hope you like it.

I hope you like it.

I just wish you'd get us our money.

I knew you'd make it.

I know all about loss.

I know I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that crazy eight.

I know you're disappointed...

I know you're upset with us.

I like him too. A lot.

I looked down, and I didn't so much as look up for a whole year.

I love you, Skip.

I met him on the day I turned 9.

I never met a dog that didn't appreciate a good piece of bologna.

I picked these up today at Carr's drugstore.

I read my letter from Dink today.

I really appreciate your patriotism...

I received a transatlantic call one day.

I said you need to get out of here.

I see.

I seen.

I think he peed his pants.

I think one made out of genuine dog hide would be right slick.

I thought that was the general idea.

I thought we agreed.

I told you to keep that damn mutt out of here.

I told you. Stay up here with the ball!

I usually just let him choose the seats.

I want you to tell me everything that happens around here, okay?

I was an only child.

I was hoping that maybe...

I was sort of wondering if... .

I watched Skip grow from the puppy who came to me from a farm...

I wouldn't blame him if he never came back...

I'd rather have the leg.

I'll be a sunbeam for Him

I'll be right down.

I'll never have another friend like you. Ever.

I'll probably be a writer too.

I'll see you.

I'll take care of this mutt!

I'll take care of you.

I'll take the first watch, boy.

I'm an only child...

I'm good with dogs.

I'm home!

I'm not saying your dog's chicken. I'm saying maybe he got scared.

I'm playing some ball now, you know.

I'm real sorry.

I'm so sorry about what happened.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure.

I'm thinking of becoming a writer.

I've been pretty busy.

I've done all I can.

I've got you.

If he stays...

If there's a problem, I'll take it to the farm myself.

If we get to lzzard County, they'll pay twice as much.

If you see him, can you tell him I'm looking for him?

If you stay all night, we'll know for sure that you're one of us.

If you're not home, who will show me how to throw a curve ball?

If, as the authorities often declare...

In a box.

In my life, I've found that...

Inside it says, "Hans" .

Invitations?

Is he gonna die?

Is he there? ls he there on the bus?

Is this your dog?

It ain't the dying that's scary, boy.

It ain't?

It became as familiar to me as grass or sunlight.

It does have a blade, though.

It doesn't look good.

It hurts.

It is not a good idea. Not for Will, not now.

It was indeed a strange and unusual time.

It was mine when I was a boy.

It was unconditional love on both our parts.

It's a dead Kraut's helmet.

It's a funny book.

It's all right, Willie!

It's getting too damn popular around here anyway.

It's hard enough on an adult. A boy shouldn't have to.

It's in God's hands now.

It's just fingernail clippers.

It's no use, kid! I'm gonna find you!

It's not the game.

It's okay. He'll be on the next bus.

It's opening day.

It's Skip.

It's the killing.

It's you, Skip.

Jack, be sensible.

Jack...

Jenkins, come on. Let's go!

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam

Junior, how come I end up carrying all the crates?

Just come on now. Come on.

Just like you ran away.

Keep those letters coming, Willie boy.

Learns to love it?

Let me see it.

Let me tell you.

Let's get out of here, Skip.

Let's go, Cliff.

Let's go, now.

Let's go. Next batter.

Let's move it. We got people waiting.

Lieutenant, sir...

Like all dogs, Skip was colorblind.

Like who?

Listen to me, you little worm.

Listen, Skip's missing.

Listen, you boys need to get on out of here.

Little baby!

Look at this.

Look everywhere, and ask everyone.

Look, a cigarette wrapper!

Look! Look! Did you see that? They scored.

Looks like he done did you a favor.

Lordy, Lordy! Lord have mercy!

Lordy, Lordy! Lord have mercy!

Lost it in the Spanish Civil War...

Lots of kids younger than me have dogs.

Matter of fact, I stayed so small and puny...

Maybe he just got scared.

Maybe next year.

Maybe we should reconsider what we talked about before.

Maybe. I mean...

Me neither.

Members of the Army's crack K 9 Corps...

Memory is a funny thing.

Might as well stay down there. You're not doing any good.

Millard, fetch a pint for Dink.

Millard, listen to who's talking.

Moonshiners!

Morris! Morris!

Mr. Hitler's best friend.

Mr. Morris...

Mrs. Jenkins, it's us.

My best and most steadfast friend.

My dog, Skip.

My fondest memories are of my childhood days...

My mother was lively and talkative.

My old man said he didn't win no medals at all.

My uncle's buried here.

Nice and easy. That's it.

Nice pajamas.

No, Skip!

No, stupid.

Nobody around here can beat Dink at nothing.

Nobody has to know about that but us.

Nope. Right across town over there.

Not a bad run, Willie, for a sissy.

Not because you can run or throw a ball.

Not for a couple days.

Not too many boys like reading.

Now, I didn't come, because games don't mean nothing to me anymore.

Now, look there.

Now, look.

Now, look.

Now, see, you always want to leave a mark...

Now, then...

Now, you know what happened to my leg.

Now, you look like a smart kid.

Oh, no!

Oh, yeah? That's good.

Okay, it's our ball.

Okay. Great.

Okay. I'll be right down.

Old Skip had helped me through the struggles of boyhood.

Old Skip was 1 1...

On his way to the ball game, I believe.

One little old piece of tinfoil ain't gonna win no scrap drive.

One night, a boy about our age...

One of Skip's favorite spots was my dear old Aunt Maggie's.

Or a pilot.

Or maybe even a senator's wife. Something like that.

Or should I say, "yes, sirs"?

Or was.

Over here! 3:00!

Para pups, they're called, and they aid our boys in the air.

Partner, you're gonna do just fine.

Pass it. Here, I'm open!

Play ball!

Play dead!

Please don't die, boy.

Please help me. I just got to find him.

Pound of sausage, please. I have our coupons.

Probably Fort Benning for basic, then overseas, I reckon.

Ralph Atkinson. He's only 3.

Real slow.

Really, I can.

Really?

Really?

Really?

Recollections slip in and out and around in time...

Relax, worry boy.

Rivers, let's go.

Roll over.

Run for touchdown!

Run, Will, run! Run for touchdown!

Run!

Run!

Run! Run!

Run! Run!

Run! Run!

Safe and sound on the ground. Another successful mission.

Say thank you for your nice presents.

Scared and shy as I was.

See that hickory over yonder?

See you at school.

See you.

See...

She was a genuine witch.

She's something, all right.

She's still alive.

Sheriff, Jack Morris.

Shoot, yeah, really. Don't forget to write me.

Should be some nice, thick bushes in around here.

Shut him up, unless you want to go back to the joint.

Shut up and lift. Come on.

Shut your trap. I'm sick of your whining.

Signed, your friend and neighbor...

Sir, thank you, sir.

Sit!

Sit.

Skip and I instantly became the best of friends.

Skip became a true member of the family.

Skip been around here?

Skip grew to know Yazoo too.

Skip was never afraid of nothing.

Skip, are you here?

Skip, for short.

Skip, get!

Skip, I can't see a thing.

Skip, I'm home.

Skip's gonna be all right.

Skip's lost.

Skipper.

Smile.

So I was wondering if you could just let us know if you see him.

So needless to say, ours was already unusual...

So they saddled the ass for him and mounted it. "

So you're gonna shelter him from life?

Some ofAmerica's bravest soldiers salute by wagging their tails.

Somebody around here's gonna be having a birthday pretty soon.

Sometimes he gets mad and says things he doesn't mean.

Sometimes it seemed as if he possessed the wisdom of a creature...

Sometimes it seemed that along with that leg...

Spit.

Spread out.

Stop. You're lucky to have that food, with the rationing.

Strike one!

Strike three! You're out of there!

Strike two!

Suppertime!

Sure.

Swing, batter, batter!

Swing, batter, batter. Swing!

Take that, Adolf!

Ten thousand souls, and nothing doing.

Thank you, Aunt Maggie.

Thank you, Daddy. It's nice.

Thank you, Grandma.

Thank you, sheriff.

Thanks for picking my number.

Thanks, Dink.

That day...

That dog ain't lost. You just need to know where to find him.

That is, until she got killed herself.

That night, lying in bed before sleep...

That old Dink's a coward?

That right there proves the stuff's not real.

That wasn't totally true...

That's hard to say.

That's how it is, isn't it? You're a hero today...

That's impressive.

That's just an old wives' tale.

That's lightning.

That's my boy.

That's my boy.

That's okay, Willie.

That's right.

That's the way, Cliff. Watch him close.

That's Waldo Grace.

That's what they call the first game of the season.

That's what you think, buster.

The baseball and football fields too.

The boy ran and told the cops...

The cotton grew tall that year, the summer of 1942...

The day finally arrived for me to move away from home.

The dog of your boyhood...

The fields in winter looked so barren...

The one that looks like he's got a broken arm?

The town was segregated back then...

The witch of Yazoo.

The witch.

The world ain't fair, I'm telling you.

Then what was it?

Then you gotta pass the test.

Then you gotta play ball.

Then you tell the truth.

Then, magically, spring would come...

There are plenty of children who would love to attend your party.

There he is!

There he is.

There was a war going on then.

There.

There's an old gray squirrel.

There's cussing in it.

There's gotta be at least one place around here...

There's one more.

They buried him out under our elm tree, they said.

They run away, get hit by cars. They're a heartbreak waiting to happen.

They say he's better than Dink.

They say he's good at every sport.

They say this is what all the dapper young men in Memphis are wearing.

They think God's on their side?

They're right. I got scared. And I ran.

Think I scared him enough?

Think your friend there might like a piece of bologna?

This is an ammo belt with some writing. It says:

This is Caddie Woodlawn. It's about a girl who has adventures.

This is from Daddy and me.

This is mine.

This is only an official regulation uniform...

This isn't a game, you know.

This might be a little soon, don't you think?

This one's from me.

This right here is a German army helmet.

This right here is a musket used in the Civil War.

This was a time of large families.

This your buddy?

Those are the bad guys. The Germans.

Those boys get real thirsty out there.

Throw it higher.

Time to come in.

Time! Get that dog out of here!

Touchdown!

Twenty four, 32, hut, hut!

Twenty four, hut!

Uncle Sam is looking for a few good...

Wait, l... .

Wait.

Waldo Grace. Colored boy.

War, President Roosevelt reminded us...

Was he wounded?

Watch him close! Morris, you're on deck.

Watch out for the poison oak there.

Way to go, Skip!

We better get going. Come on.

We finally saw Waldo Grace play.

We gotta find him.

We played games together, did household chores.

We playing ball or not?

We want to grow up so fast.

We wanted you to sign our football.

We was wondering... .

We won, Skip! We scored a touchdown!

We would surely appreciate it.

We'll bomb them, and then come down here to Libya...

We'll come to you!

We'll have these boys licked soon...

We're gonna find him.

We're not pulling your leg. We mean business!

We're trying to play baseball!

Welcome home, sugar!

Well, folks like to keep things small, Dink.

Well, I better get on down there.

Well, I don't see him.

Well, I haven't really decided yet.

Well, I know. And you know what?

Well, let me see... .

Well, let's go, son! We don't got all day.

Well, Mr. Morris, you got a Purple Heart.

Well, my daddy was stern and overbearing.

Well, my son's little dog, Skip, has gone missing and... .

Well, see you.

Well, somewheres in Catalonia, I suppose.

Well, you haven't seen Waldo Grace.

What a waste!

What about John Abner?

What are we gonna do?

What do you know about it?

What do you think about Hitler?

What is it, boy?

What the hell you doing? Put that back.

What the hell?!

What would I do without you?

What?

What?

What'd you do to him?! That's my dog!

What's eating him?

What's the matter?

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

Whatever happened to your leg?

When I finally did...

When I get back, I'll show you how to throw that curve ball.

When I got back from Spain...

Where are we going?

Where are you from? Mars?

Where are you going?

Where are you, boy?

Where are you?

Where are you?

Where Dink is. Foxhole in the south of France.

Where do you think they'll send you?

Where do you think you're going?

Where in Europe?

Where is it now, you think?

Where the old men sat drowsily in straw bottom chairs...

Where y'all at?

Where'd you really get that stuff, you big sissy?

While I'm gone, you'll make friends your own age...

Who said I didn't want to help? Let's go.

Who says dogs can't fly?

Who'd have dreamed that Rivers Applewhite...

Who'd have thought that my daddy would ever let me play football?

Who's that man with the black mask? He doesn't belong to the special army.

Why didn't you catch it, you big titty baby?

Why don't you sit down? Your dog's sitting.

Why, if it ain't old Dink. Need a jar of hooch, buddy?

Why, in childhood and youth...

Why, she even let her cats...

Will do.

Will, your mother asked you a question.

Will!

Willie boy, aren't you gonna wish me luck?

Willie, what's wrong with you?!

Willie, when you saw him, was he wearing his uniform?

Willie, you're so dreamy!

Won't you help us find him?

Would you like a party?

Would you look at that?

Y'all come back!

Y'all come by for some venison chili now, real soon.

Y'all give me a second, okay?

Yankee Doodle doggies from all over...

Yeah, and school.

Yeah, sure, kid. That'd be fine.

Yeah, they're all out looking for him, but he hasn't turned up yet.

Yeah. See you.

Yep, and the best in the whole world.

Yes, canine 4 F.

Yes, Dink's coming home!

Yes, ma'am.

Yes, sir.

Yes, you may.

Yet as adults, we wish just the opposite.

You agreed.

You almost got him, boy.

You bawling like a big baby because you lost that ball game?

You better hope that dog lives.

You can trust me. They don't forget about cowards.

You can't very well have a party without guests, now can you?

You could talk to him as well as you could talk to many human beings.

You didn't even come, you big liar. Leave me alone.

You didn't give me any choice. I tried to reason with you.

You didn't think I'd forget your birthday, did you?

You don't give him a chance.

You don't? You can stick it up your big, fat butt.

You got mail!

You got yourself a deal.

You just be a big boy about this, okay?

You know how much he and that mongrel cost us?

You know how to throw a curve?

You know l.C.? Colored fellow at the service station?

You know who's buried here, don't you?

You know, as a souvenir.

You know, it's been two whole weeks...

You know, like the way they say?

You know, that dog is plumb crazy about you, boy.

You know...

You little baby.