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Beginner's Luck

Beginner's Luck

1935 20mFamilyComedy

Spanky's mother pushes him to join a local theater amateur night.

3.4/5

TMDB score· 7 votes

Synopsis

Spanky's mother pushes him to join a local theater amateur night.

The vibe

short film

Behind it

Gus MeinsGus MeinsDirectorArt LloydCinematography

Cast

George McFarlandGeorge McFarlandSpanky
Matthew BeardMatthew BeardStymie
Scotty BeckettScotty BeckettScotty
Billie ThomasBillie ThomasBuckwheat
Jerry TuckerJerry TuckerJerry
Marianne EdwardsMarianne EdwardsDaisy Dimple
Carl SwitzerCarl SwitzerTom
Harold SwitzerJerry
Ruth HiattRuth HiattDaisy's Mother (uncredited)
Kitty KellyKitty KellySpanky's Mother (uncredited)
James C. MortonJames C. MortonPiano Player (uncredited)
May WallaceMay WallaceSpanky's Grandma (uncredited)

Director

Gus Meins

Release date

23 Feb 1935

Runtime

20m

Studio

Hal Roach Studios

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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