Second Childhood (1936): Cast
Second Childhood is a 1936 short family comedy directed by Gus Meins, starring George McFarland as Spanky, Sidney Bracey and Carl Switzer. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Second Childhood About?
The premise of Second Childhood without spoilers.
A lonely, wealthy hypochondriac spends her 65th birthday—and every other day—complaining, berating servants, taking pills, and grumbling about everything, even the sunshine. When a toy airplane crashes through an open window and breaks a vase, its owner, Spanky, is told he must pay seventy‑five cents. Unfamiliar with paying, Spanky offers his help, enlisting a friend to clean the yard. Through their work, the children bring a fresh, brighter outlook to the old lady’s life.
Second Childhood Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- taking a pill
- roller skating
- rocking chair
- garden hose
- squirted with water
- medicine bottle
- target shooting
- shield
- reference to annie oakley
- saber
- toy airplane
- hypochondriac
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- broken vase
- rich widow
- reclusive old lady
- yard cleaning
- widow
- united states of america
- song
- slingshot
- rich lady
- medicine
- maid
- lawn mower
- kid gang
- happiness
- grouch
- gang member
- game
- fountain
- children
Second Childhood Cast & Characters
George McFarland leads the cast as Spanky, with Sidney Bracey as Hobson and Carl Switzer as Alfalfa. Directed by Gus Meins; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gus Meins
- George McFarland as Spanky
- Sidney Bracey as Hobson
- Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
Also Starring in Second Childhood
· 4 more- Darla Hood Darla
- Zeffie Tilbury Grandma
- Eugene 'Porky' Lee Porky
- Gretta Gould Maid
More from Gus Meins
More films directed by Gus Meins: Kelly the Second, Hill-Tillies, The Lucky Corner and An All American Toothache.
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Second Childhood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Second Childhood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Second Childhood?
Second Childhood runs 20 minutes.
When was Second Childhood released?
Second Childhood was released on April 11, 1936.
Who directed Second Childhood?
Second Childhood was directed by Gus Meins.
More films by Gus Meins Who is in the cast of Second Childhood?
Second Childhood stars George McFarland as Spanky, Sidney Bracey as Hobson and Carl Switzer as Alfalfa, among 8 credited actors.
Does Second Childhood have a post-credit scene?
No. Second Childhood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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