Banjo on My Knee
“Laughing, Fighting, Singing...and Loving!”
Synopsis
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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Barbara Stanwyck
Pearl Elliott Holley
Joel McCrea
Ernie Holley
Walter Brennan
Newt Holley
Buddy Ebsen
Buddy
Helen Westley
Grandma
Walter Catlett
Warfield Scott
Tony Martin
Chick Bean
Katherine DeMille
Leota Long
Victor Kilian
Mr. Slade
Minna Gombell
Ruby
Spencer Charters
Judge Tope
Hilda Vaughn
Gurtha
George Humbert
Jules
Cecil Weston
Hattie
Louis Mason
Eph
Herbert Ashley
Minor Role (uncredited)
Fred Behrle
Minor Role (uncredited)
Ed Brady
River Man and Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Charles Maxwell
- Original Title
- Banjo on My Knee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Nunnally Johnson, Harry Hamilton
Charles Maxwell
Ernest Palmer
Hanson T. Fritch
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Hanson T. Fritch
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Charles Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banjo on My Knee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Banjo on My Knee about?
A young husband leaves his river shantyboat community in Pecan Point, Tennessee and travels to New Orleans in search of his runaway wife.
Who directed Banjo on My Knee?
Banjo on My Knee was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Banjo on My Knee?
The principal cast of Banjo on My Knee includes Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, Helen Westley.
When was Banjo on My Knee released and how long is it?
Banjo on My Knee was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Banjo on My Knee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banjo on My Knee was composed by Charles Maxwell.
Is Banjo on My Knee based on a book or true story?
Banjo on My Knee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Banjo on My Knee?
Banjo on My Knee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).