A Southern Yankee
“HE'S A SPY FOR BOTH SIDES!”
Synopsis
Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
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Southern Yankee, AOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-30
Top Cast
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Red Skelton
Aubrey Filmore
Brian Donlevy
Kurt Devlynn
Arlene Dahl
Sallyann Weatharby
George Coulouris
Maj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider
Lloyd Gough
Capt. Steve Lorford
John Ireland
Capt. Jed Calbern
Minor Watson
Gen. Watkins
Charles Dingle
Col. Weatharby
Joyce Compton
Hortense Dobson
Louise Beavers
Laundry Woman
Arthur Space
Hotel Desk Clerk
Paul Harvey
Hotel Manager
Byron Foulger
Mr. Duncan (scenes deleted)
Harry Woods
Dentist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Tugend
- Original Title
- A Southern Yankee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Harry Tugend
Ray June
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Harry Tugend
Writer
Ray June
Director of Photography
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 A Southern Yankee
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What is A Southern Yankee about?
Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
Who directed A Southern Yankee?
A Southern Yankee was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in A Southern Yankee?
The principal cast of A Southern Yankee includes Red Skelton, Brian Donlevy, Arlene Dahl, George Coulouris, Lloyd Gough.
When was A Southern Yankee released and how long is it?
A Southern Yankee was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Southern Yankee?
A Southern Yankee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).