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Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

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Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Directed byHerbert Glazer
Written byHal Law
Robert A. McGowan
Produced byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
StarringBobby Blake
Billie Thomas
Billy Laughlin
Janet Burston
Mickey Laughlin
Ernie Alexander
Barbara Bedford
Margaret Bert
CinematographyCharles Schoenbaum
Edited byLeon Borgeau
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • January 30, 1943 (1943-01-30)
Running time
10:53
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

Plot

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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 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

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The Gang

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Additional cast

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ 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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