Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
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 Shoenbaum
Edited by	Leon Borgeau
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	January 30, 1943;
Running time	10:53
Country	United States
Language	English

Benjamin Franklin, Jr. is a 1943 Our Gang short comedy film directed by . 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 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

References[]

External links[]

Benjamin Franklin, Jr. at IMDb

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