Captain Spanky's Show Boat(1939)
Captain Spanky's Show Boat Synopsis
An abandoned old show boat is moored in a lazy creek. The Our Gang put the old vessel back to use when they stage a show featuring "Darla's Dancin' Dandies" and a "meller dramer" entitled "Out in the Snow You Go." All is not smooth sailing however, as Butch seeks revenge for having been excluded from the cast.
Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939) is a comedy film directed by Edward L. Cahn, released on September 8, 1939 with a runtime of 11m. It stars George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond and Billie Thomas. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward L. Cahn
- Writers:
- Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Pittack
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Captain Spanky's Show Boat Cast & Crew
Main cast
George McFarland
as Spanky
Carl Switzer
as Alfalfa
Tommy Bond
as Butch
Billie Thomas
as Buckwheat
- Shirley Coates
Shirley Coates
as Muggsy
- Clyde Willson
Clyde Willson
as Kid Introducing Acts
Robert Blake
as (Mickey)
Darla Hood
as Darla
Darwood Kaye
as Waldo
Sidney Kibrick
as Woim
Key crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, written by Hal Law and Robert A. McGowan.
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Captain Spanky's Show Boat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Captain Spanky's Show Boat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captain Spanky's Show Boat online?
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Who stars in Captain Spanky's Show Boat?
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The main cast of Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939) includes George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Billie Thomas and Shirley Coates. The film was directed by Edward L. Cahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Captain Spanky's Show Boat released?
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Captain Spanky's Show Boat was released on September 8, 1939 and runs for 11m.
Is Captain Spanky's Show Boat worth watching?
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Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.