General Spanky(1936)
General Spanky Synopsis
Orphaned shoeshine boy Spanky is working on a Mississippi riverboat during the Civil War. There he befriends young runaway slave Buckwheat. After wronging a vicious gambler, Spanky and Buckwheat are forced to jump ship. Finding solace at a nearby house, the two are picked by Marshall Valiant for an important mission. This inspires Spanky to organize the local kids to form a small army of their own.
General Spanky (1936) is a comedy and war film directed by Gordon Douglas, released on December 11, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars George McFarland, Phillips Holmes, Ralph Morgan and Irving Pichel. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Douglas
- Writers:
- Richard Flournoy, Hal Yates, John Guedel
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Art Lloyd
- Composer:
- Marvin Hatley
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios
- Status:
- Released
General Spanky (1936) Trailer
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General Spanky Cast & Crew
Main cast
George McFarland
as Spanky Leonard
Phillips Holmes
as Marshall Valient
Ralph Morgan
as Yankee General
Irving Pichel
as Simmons
Rosina Lawrence
as Louella Blanchard
Billie Thomas
as Buckwheat
Carl Switzer
as Alfalfa
Hobart Bosworth
as Colonel Blanchard
Robert Middlemass
as Overseer
James P. Burtis
as Boat Captain
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Cornelia
Willie Best
as Henry
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas, written by Richard Flournoy, Hal Yates and John Guedel, produced by Hal Roach.
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General Spanky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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General Spanky – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in General Spanky?
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The main cast of General Spanky (1936) includes George McFarland, Phillips Holmes, Ralph Morgan, Irving Pichel and Rosina Lawrence. The film was directed by Gordon Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was General Spanky released?
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General Spanky was released on December 11, 1936 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is General Spanky worth watching?
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General Spanky (1936) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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