Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
| Benjamin Franklin Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Herbert Glazer |
| Produced by | MGM |
| Written by |
Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Cinematography | Charles Shoenbaum |
| Editing by | Leon Borgeau |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 10' 53" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Benjamin Franklin Jr. is a 1943 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Herbert Glazer. It was the 211th Our Gang short (212th episode, 123rd talking short, 124th talking episode, and 43rd MGM produced episode) that was released.
Plot
The 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 Almanac, 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.
Notes
Billie Thomas is the last remaining cast member from the Hal Roach Studios days. This is just one more teach the children/morality lesson/conservation lesson/World War patriotism film short that is anything but entertaining or funny.[1]
Cast
- Billy Laughlin - Froggy
- Robert Blake - Mickey
- Janet Burston - Janet
- Billie Thomas - Buckwheat
- Mickey Laughlin - Happy
- Barry Downing - Extra club member
- Valerie Lee - Club member
- Frank Ward - Club member
- Dickie Hall - Club member
- Vincent Graeff - Club member
- Margaret Bert - Mickey's mother
- Ernie Alexander - Mickey's father
- Barbara Bedford - Janet's mother
See also
References
- ↑ "New York Times: Benjamin-Franklin-Jr.". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-10-08.