Bored of Education
Synopsis
Spanky and Alfalfa fake a toothache to get out of school. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive in 2013.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Jevne
- Original Title
- Bored of Education
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Jack Jevne
Art Lloyd
William H. Ziegler
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Jack Jevne
Writer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Hal Roach
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bored of Education
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What is Bored of Education about?
Spanky and Alfalfa fake a toothache to get out of school. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive in 2013.
Who directed Bored of Education?
Bored of Education was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Bored of Education?
The principal cast of Bored of Education includes Darla Hood, Carl Switzer, Eugene 'Porky' Lee, George McFarland, Billie Thomas.
When was Bored of Education released and how long is it?
Bored of Education was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 10m.