

Banjo on My Knee
1936-12-11 · 95 min · ★ 5.8
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 StanwyckPearl Elliott Holley
Joel McCreaErnie Holley
Walter BrennanNewt Holley
Buddy EbsenBuddy
Helen WestleyGrandma
Walter CatlettWarfield Scott
Tony MartinChick Bean
Katherine DeMilleLeota Long
Victor KilianMr. Slade
Minna GombellRuby
Spencer ChartersJudge Tope
Hilda VaughnGurtha
George HumbertJules
Louis MasonEph
Ed BradyRiver Man and Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Davison ClarkPolice Sergeant (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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