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General Spanky

1936Movie1 h 11 min

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–36%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–36%

Summary

Orphaned shoeshine boy Spanky is working on a Mississippi riverboat during the Civil War. There he befriends young runaway slave Buckwheat. After wronging a vicious gambler, Spanky and Buckwheat are forced to jump ship.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Douglas, Fred C. Newmeyer
Written by
Hal Yates, John Guedel, Richard Flournoy
Produced by
Hal Roach
Music by
Marvin Hatley

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Facts

December 11, 1936 · 1 h 11 min · Violence

Released
December 11, 1936
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is General Spanky worth watching?"

Questions about General Spanky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is General Spanky worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.8).

Is General Spanky okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will General Spanky make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch General Spanky?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.