Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs (1895): cast, story & where to watch
1895 · Film · ★ 4.6

Released in 1895, Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs is a documentary film directed by Birt Acres, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. A short black-and-white silent documentary film featuring one dog jumping through hoops and another dancing in a costume, which was considered lost until footage from an 1896 Fairground Programme was identified as being from this film.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs (1895)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs worth watching?
- Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs released?
- Performing Animals; or, Skipping Dogs was released in 1895, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.