Beginner's Luck
Synopsis
Spanky's mother pushes him to join a local theater amateur night.
Top Cast
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George McFarland
Spanky
Matthew Beard
Stymie
Scotty Beckett
Scotty
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
Jerry Tucker
Jerry
Marianne Edwards
Daisy Dimple
Carl Switzer
Tom
Harold Switzer
Jerry
Ruth Hiatt
Daisy's Mother (uncredited)
Kitty Kelly
Spanky's Mother (uncredited)
James C. Morton
Piano Player (uncredited)
May Wallace
Spanky's Grandma (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Original Title
- Beginner's Luck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Art Lloyd
Louis McManus
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
Louis McManus
Editor
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beginner's Luck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beginner's Luck about?
Spanky's mother pushes him to join a local theater amateur night.
Who directed Beginner's Luck?
Beginner's Luck was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in Beginner's Luck?
The principal cast of Beginner's Luck includes George McFarland, Matthew Beard, Scotty Beckett, Billie Thomas, Jerry Tucker.
When was Beginner's Luck released and how long is it?
Beginner's Luck was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 20m.