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Banjo on My Knee

1936Movie1 h 35 minNR

ComedyRomance
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A romantic, wholesome comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Laughing, Fighting, Singing...and Loving!

A young husband leaves his river shantyboat community in Pecan Point, Tennessee and travels to New Orleans in search of his runaway wife.

Feels like

  • River Shantyboat Community
  • Runaway Wife
  • New Orleans
  • Early Cinema
  • Romantic Drama
  • Musical Elements
  • 1930s Setting
  • Quaint and Charming
  • Search for Love

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
John Cromwell
Written by
Nunnally Johnson, Harry Hamilton
Produced by
Darryl F. Zanuck, Nunnally Johnson
Music by
E. Clayton Ward, Roger Heman Sr., Edmund H. Hansen

Everyone

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Facts

December 11, 1936 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
December 11, 1936
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Banjo on My Knee worth watching?"

Questions about Banjo on My Knee

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Is Banjo on My Knee worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Banjo on My Knee okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Banjo on My Knee make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Banjo on My Knee good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.