Second Childhood
Synopsis
A lonely, rich, hypochondriac is celebrating her 65th birthday in the same manner in which she observes the other 364 days of the year by complaining, berating her servants, taking her pills and grumping about everything around her, including the sunshine. A toy airplane comes flying through an open window and breaks a vase, and when its owner, Spanky, comes in search of it he is informed he will have to pay seventy-five cents for the broken vase. Spanly has never seen six-bit, much less having it in his pants, so he offers his and his friend's help in cleaning up the yard in exchange. Before the kids are through, they've given the old lady a new outlook on life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Original Title
- Second Childhood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Childhood
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What is Second Childhood about?
A lonely, rich, hypochondriac is celebrating her 65th birthday in the same manner in which she observes the other 364 days of the year by complaining, berating her servants, taking her pills and grumping about everything around her, including the sunshine. A toy airplane comes flying through an open window and breaks a vase, and when its owner, Spanky, comes in search of it he is informed he will have to pay seventy-five cents for the broken vase. Spanly has never seen six-bit, much less having it in his pants, so he offers his and his friend's help in cleaning up the yard in exchange. Before the kids are through, they've given the old lady a new outlook on life.
Who directed Second Childhood?
Second Childhood was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in Second Childhood?
The principal cast of Second Childhood includes Darla Hood, Eugene 'Porky' Lee, George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Billie Thomas.
When was Second Childhood released and how long is it?
Second Childhood was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 20m.