Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

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.^[1]

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

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