Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
1943 American film
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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]
Directed byHerbert Glazer
Written byHal Law
Robert A. McGowan
Robert A. McGowan
Produced byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
StarringBobby Blake
Billie Thomas
Billy Laughlin
Janet Burston
Mickey Laughlin
Ernie Alexander
Barbara Bedford
Margaret Bert
Billie Thomas
Billy Laughlin
Janet Burston
Mickey Laughlin
Ernie Alexander
Barbara Bedford
Margaret Bert
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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
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
The Gang
- Bobby 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
