4.9
“Laughing, Fighting, Singing...and Loving!”
Banjo on My Knee (1936)
December 11, 19361h 35mEN
5.8
16 votes
Overview
A young husband leaves his river shantyboat community in Pecan Point, Tennessee and travels to New Orleans in search of his runaway wife.
Director
John CromwellWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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6.0When the odious “Slade” (Victor Killan) pushes his luck at a wedding, the groom (Joel McCrae) thwarts his attempts to steal a kiss from his bride (Barbara Stanwyck) by sending him headlong into the river! Fearful that he might never be found, “Ernie” has to do a runner leaving “Pearl” in the capable hands of pop “Newt” (Walter Brennan). Six months go by and then he returns to suggest they all relocate. “Pearl” is not about to be separated again, and a tiff ensues ensuring their separation. Misunderstandings galore now occur all over a measily twelve dollars, some dishwashing whilst “Leota” (Ka…
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