
General Spanky
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. Finding solace at a nearby house, the two are picked by Marshall Valiant for an important mission. This inspires Spanky to organize the local kids to form a small army of their own.
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: General Spanky
- Genres: Comedy, War
- Release Date: 1936-12-11
- Runtime: 71 minutes
- Rating: 5.429/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Hal Roach Studios
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2099
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

George McFarland
as Spanky Leonard

Phillips Holmes
as Marshall Valient

Ralph Morgan
as Yankee General

Irving Pichel
as Simmons

Rosina Lawrence
as Louella Blanchard

Billie Thomas
as Buckwheat

Carl Switzer
as Alfalfa

Hobart Bosworth
as Colonel Blanchard

Robert Middlemass
as Overseer

James P. Burtis
as Boat Captain
Gallery

Trailers & Clips
General Spanky - Feature Clip
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Spanky?▼
General Spanky is a Comedy, War movie directed by . It was released on 1936-12-11.
Who are the main actors in General Spanky?▼
The main cast includes George McFarland, Phillips Holmes, Ralph Morgan, Irving Pichel, Rosina Lawrence, .
Where can I watch General Spanky online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if General Spanky is available.
Is General Spanky based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of General Spanky?▼
General Spanky has an IMDb rating of 5.429/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of General Spanky?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for General Spanky?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hal Roach Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was General Spanky filmed?▼
General Spanky was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is General Spanky?▼
The total runtime of General Spanky is 71 minutes.
Is General Spanky suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to General Spanky?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to General Spanky.
Does General Spanky have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!