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Release Year1938
Runtime0h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family
Votes5
DirectorGordon Douglas
WritersGordon Douglas
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsCanned Fishing
About Canned Fishing
Spanky and Alfalfa plot to play hooky so they can go fishing, by pretending that Alfalfa is sick and Spanky should stay with him while the parents are away. But Spanky's mom, knowing the truth, turns the tables by insisting they also watch Spanky's little brother. But taking care of little brother turns out to be more difficult than they expected.
Directed by Gordon Douglas, Canned Fishing leans on a strong ensemble — Wilma Cox, Gary Jasgur, Carl Switzer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1938.
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