Benjamin Franklin, Jr. is a 1943 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Herbert Glazer. It was the 211th Our Gang short to be released.[1]
| Benjamin Franklin, Jr. | |
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| Directed by | Herbert Glazer |
| Written by | Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Produced by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Starring | Bobby Blake Billie Thomas Billy Laughlin Janet Burston Mickey Laughlin Ernie Alexander Barbara Bedford Margaret Bert |
| Cinematography | Charles Schoenbaum |
| Edited by | Leon Borgeau |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 10:53 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThe gang kids are upset that World War II is causing them deprivations and inconveniences. Organizing a fact-finding committee, Gang members Mickey, Froggy, Buckwheat, and Janet try to determine what to do about the present national crisis. With the help of a convenient copy of Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack, the kids stage a play in which they cathartically come to grips with the sacrifices indigenous to the war effort, and provide patriotic solutions to the situation.
Cast
editThe Gang
edit- Bobby Blake as Mickey
- Janet Burston as Janet
- Billy Laughlin as Froggy
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
- Mickey Laughlin as Happy
Additional cast
edit- Ernie Alexander as John, Mickey's father
- Barbara Bedford as Janet's mother
- Margaret Bert as Martha, Mickey's mother
- Vincent Graeff as Club member put in his place
- Valerie Lee as Club member complaining about Jimmy Stewart
- Frank Ward as First club member to gripe
- Dickie Hall as Club member
- Barry Downing as Extra club member
- Elana Savona as Extra club member
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 250–251. ISBN 978-0-517-52675-0. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
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