Colonel Effingham's Raid
"Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?"
Originally released in 1946. Colonel Effingham's Raid is a comedy/romance film. directed by Irving Pichel. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, and William Eythe
Synopsis
The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Coburn
as Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham
Joan Bennett
as Ella Sue Dozier
William Eythe
as Albert 'Al' Marbury
Allyn Joslyn
as Earl Hoats
Elizabeth Patterson
as Cousin Emma
Donald Meek
as Doc Buden
Frank Craven
as Dewey
Thurston Hall
as Ed - the Mayor
Cora Witherspoon
as Mrs. Clara Meigs
Emory Parnell
as Joe Alsobrook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Effingham's Raid about?
The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monumen...
Who directed Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Colonel Effingham's Raid was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Colonel Effingham's Raid has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Colonel Effingham's Raid released?
Colonel Effingham's Raid was released on January 24, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Colonel Effingham's Raid?
The main cast of Colonel Effingham's Raid includes Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn, Elizabeth Patterson.