Captain Spanky's Showboat

Captain Spanky's Show Boat is a 1939 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 183rd Our Gang short (184th episode, 95th talking short, 96th talking episode, and 15th MGM produced episode) that was released.

Captain Spanky's Show Boat
Directed byEdward Cahn
Written byHal A. Law
Robert A. McGowan
Produced byJack Chertok for MGM
CinematographyRobert Pittack
Edited byRoy Brickner
Music byDavid Snell
Distributed byMGM
Release date
  • September 9, 1939 (1939-09-09)
Running time
10:42
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Once again, the gang stages an elaborate musical show in Spanky's backyard. Angered over the fact that Alfalfa has been chosen as the show's singing star, bully Tommy Butch sneaks backstage with the intention of sabotaging the production. But Butch is hoisted on his own petard, and the show goes on as scheduled.[1]

Cast

The Gang

Additional cast

  • Tommy Bond as Butch
  • Sidney Kibrick as Woim
  • Buddy Boles as Violinist
  • George Crosby as One of Darla's dance partners
  • Darwood Kaye as Waldo
  • Clyde Wilson as Boy introducing acts
  • Tim Davis as Extra
  • Spencer Quinn as Extra

See also

References

  1. Hal Erickson (2013). "New York Times: Captain-Spanky's-Show-Boat". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2008.


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