Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

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Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Our Gang Benjamin Franklin Jr 1943.jpg
Directed byHerbert 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 byLeon Borgeau
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • January 30, 1943 (1943-01-30)
Running time
10:53
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Benjamin Franklin, Jr. is a 1943 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Herbert Glazer. It was the 211th Our Gang short (212th episode, 123rd talking short, 124th talking episode, and 43rd MGM produced episode) that was released.

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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.

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