Kentucky Kernels (1934): Cast
Kentucky Kernels is a 1934 comedy directed by George Stevens, starring Robert Woolsey as Elmer Dugan, Paul Page and George McFarland. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- George Stevens
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kentucky Kernels About?
The premise of Kentucky Kernels without spoilers.
Two out‑of‑work magicians, the Great Elmer and Company, intervene in Jerry Bronson’s love life by arranging his adoption of the stray boy Spanky Milford as a distraction. When Bronson unexpectedly marries and runs off, the magicians are left caring for Spanky. The child inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they travel to Banesville, where the Milford and Wakefield families are locked in a bitter feud.
Kentucky Kernels Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- 1930s
- vaudeville magician
- deception
- song
- singer
- singing
- singing hillbilly
- racial sterotype
- gospel music
- reprisal
- retribution
- con man
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- hillbilly band
- farce
- code of the hills
- hillbilly feud
- cigar smoking
- kentucky
- fortune
- feud
- vaudevillian
- train
- telegram
- southerner
- party
- orphanage
- minister
- lawyer
- kiss
- inheritance
- gunfire
- gun
- glass
- foster child
- forced marriage
- fishing
- escape
- elopement
- disguise
- colonel
- champagne
- aunt
- adoption
- horse
- suicide attempt
Kentucky Kernels Cast & Characters
Robert Woolsey leads the cast as Elmer Dugan, with Paul Page as Jerry Bronson and George McFarland as Spanky Milford. Directed by George Stevens; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Stevens
- Robert Woolsey as Elmer Dugan
- Paul Page as Jerry Bronson
- George McFarland as Spanky Milford
- Louis Mason as Judge Ezra Milford
Also Starring in Kentucky Kernels
· 20 more- Lucille La Verne Aunt Hannah Milford
- Richard Alexander Hank Wakefield
- Noah Beery Col. Wakefield
- William Pawley John Wakefield
- Mary Carlisle Gloria Wakefield
- Frank McGlynn Jr. Jeff Wakefield
- Frank O'Connor Police Officer
- Donald Kerr Bronson's Chauffeur
- Charlie Hall Cigarette Stand Owner
- Edgar Dearing Policeman
- Clarence Wilson Peck - Lawyer
- Willie Best Buckshot (as Sleep 'n' Eat)
- Dorothy Granger Ethel - Baxter's Secretary
- Harrison Greene Aloysius T. Guilfoyle - Lawyer
- Harry Bernard Destitute Man
- Otto Hoffman Henry - Banesville Station Agent
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- Margaret Dumont Mrs. Baxter
- John Larkin Jackson - Wakefield's Servant
- Bert Wheeler Willie Doyle
- Roger Gray The Moonshiner
More from George Stevens
More films directed by George Stevens, best-rated first: Swing Time, Shane, Giant and A Place in the Sun.
Kentucky Kernels Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Em Palpos de Aranha” and “肯塔基果仁”.
- Also known as
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- Em Palpos de Aranha
- 肯塔基果仁
- La fortuna de Kentucky
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Movies Like Kentucky Kernels
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kentucky Moonshine, Kentucky and The Kentuckian.
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Kentucky Moonshine 1938 -
Kentucky 1938 -
The Kentuckian 1955 -
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair 1952 -
The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm 1957 -
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town 1950 -
Ma and Pa Kettle 1949 -
Comin’ Round the Mountain 1951 -
Feudin’ Fools 1952 -
A Southern Yankee 1948 -
A Feud in the Kentucky Hills 1912 -
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home 1954
Kentucky Kernels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kentucky Kernels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kentucky Kernels?
Kentucky Kernels runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Kentucky Kernels released?
Kentucky Kernels was released on November 2, 1934.
Who directed Kentucky Kernels?
Kentucky Kernels was directed by George Stevens.
More films by George Stevens Who is in the cast of Kentucky Kernels?
Kentucky Kernels stars Robert Woolsey as Elmer Dugan, Paul Page as Jerry Bronson and George McFarland as Spanky Milford, among 24 credited actors.
Does Kentucky Kernels have a post-credit scene?
No. Kentucky Kernels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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