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 Schoenbaum
Edited by	Leon Borgeau
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	January 30, 1943 (1943-01-30)
Running time	10:53
Country	United States
Language	English

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.

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

See also

• Our Gang filmography

External links

• Benjamin Franklin, Jr. at IMDb