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Banjo on My Knee
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Banjo on My Knee

1936-12-11 · 95 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Romance

A young husband leaves his river shantyboat community in Pecan Point, Tennessee and travels to New Orleans in search of his runaway wife.

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Directors
John Cromwell
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckPearl Elliott Holley
Joel McCreaJoel McCreaErnie Holley
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanNewt Holley
Buddy EbsenBuddy EbsenBuddy
Helen WestleyHelen WestleyGrandma
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettWarfield Scott
Tony MartinTony MartinChick Bean
Katherine DeMilleKatherine DeMilleLeota Long
Victor KilianVictor KilianMr. Slade
Minna GombellMinna GombellRuby
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersJudge Tope
Hilda VaughnHilda VaughnGurtha
George HumbertGeorge HumbertJules
Cecil WestonHattie
Louis MasonLouis MasonEph
Herbert AshleyMinor Role (uncredited)
Fred BehrleMinor Role (uncredited)
Ed BradyEd BradyRiver Man and Wedding Guest (uncredited)
John Thomas CarlyleMinor Role (uncredited)
Davison ClarkDavison ClarkPolice Sergeant (uncredited)

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