Li'l Abner
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Synopsis
Li'l Abner becomes convinced that he is going to die within twenty-four hours, so agrees to marry two different girls: Daisy Mae (who has chased him for years) and Wendy Wilecat (who rescued him from an angry mob). It is all settled at the Sadie Hawkins Day race.
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Jeff York
Li'l Abner Yokum
Martha O'Driscoll
Daisy Mae Scraggs
Mona Ray
Pansy 'Mammy' Yokum
Johnnie Morris
Lucifer 'Pappy' Yokum
Buster Keaton
Lonesome Polecat
Billie Seward
Cousin Delightful
Kay Sutton
Wendy Wilecat
Maude Eburne
Granny Scraggs
Edgar Kennedy
Cornelius Cornpone
Charles A. Post
Earthquake McGoon
Bud Jamison
Hairless Joe
Dick Elliott
Marryin' Sam
Johnny Arthur
Montague
Walter Catlett
Barber
Lucien Littlefield
The Sheriff / Mr. Oldtimer
Buster Keaton
Frank Wilder
Abijah Gooch
Chester Conklin
Mayor Gurgle
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kerr, Tyler Johnson
- Original Score
- Lucien Moraweck
- Original Title
- Li'l Abner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Vogue Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Charles Kerr, Tyler Johnson, Al Capp
Lucien Moraweck
Harry Jackson
W. Donn Hayes, Otto Ludwig
Lou L. Ostrow
Department Leadership Roster
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Lou L. Ostrow
Producer
Charles Kerr
Screenplay
Tyler Johnson
Screenplay
Lucien Moraweck
Original Music Composer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Li'l Abner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Li'l Abner about?
Li'l Abner becomes convinced that he is going to die within twenty-four hours, so agrees to marry two different girls: Daisy Mae (who has chased him for years) and Wendy Wilecat (who rescued him from an angry mob). It is all settled at the Sadie Hawkins Day race.
Who directed Li'l Abner?
Li'l Abner was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Li'l Abner?
The principal cast of Li'l Abner includes Jeff York, Martha O'Driscoll, Mona Ray, Johnnie Morris, Buster Keaton.
When was Li'l Abner released and how long is it?
Li'l Abner was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Li'l Abner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Li'l Abner was composed by Lucien Moraweck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Li'l Abner?
Li'l Abner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).