General Spanky
Originally released in 1936. General Spanky is a comedy/war film. directed by Gordon Douglas. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George McFarland, Phillips Holmes, and Ralph Morgan
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Spanky about?
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 ar...
Who directed General Spanky?
General Spanky was directed by Gordon Douglas.
How long is General Spanky?
General Spanky has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was General Spanky released?
General Spanky was released on December 11, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in General Spanky?
The main cast of General Spanky includes George McFarland, Phillips Holmes, Ralph Morgan, Irving Pichel, Rosina Lawrence.