Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
| Benjamin Franklin Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Herbert Glazer |
| Produced by | MGM |
| Written by |
Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Cinematography | Charles Shoenbaum |
| Edited by | Leon Borgeau |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release date |
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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
The Gang
- Robert Blake as Mickey
- Janet Burston as Janet
- Billy Laughlin as Froggy
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
- Mickey Laughlin as Happy
Additional cast
- 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
References
- ↑ "New York Times: Benjamin-Franklin-Jr.". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-10-08.