Private Snuffy Smith
“IT'S BODACIOUS! America's favorite comic strip leaps to hilarious life on the screen...with the peskiest, sassiest varmit ever to wear cacky britches!”
Synopsis
A hillbilly moonshiner enlists in the army. Monogram Pictures' comedy was inspired by the then-popular comic strip character.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Doncho Hall, Jack Henley, Lloyd French, John Grey
- Original Title
- Private Snuffy Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Capitol Productions Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Doncho Hall, Jack Henley, Lloyd French, John Grey
Marcel Le Picard
Robert O. Crandall
Edward Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Gross
Producer
Edward F. Cline
Director
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Robert O. Crandall
Editor
Doncho Hall
Screenplay
Jack Henley
Screenplay
Lloyd French
Screenplay
John Grey
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Snuffy Smith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Private Snuffy Smith about?
A hillbilly moonshiner enlists in the army. Monogram Pictures' comedy was inspired by the then-popular comic strip character.
Who directed Private Snuffy Smith?
Private Snuffy Smith was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Private Snuffy Smith?
The principal cast of Private Snuffy Smith includes Bud Duncan, Edgar Kennedy, Sarah Padden, J. Farrell MacDonald, Doris Linden.
When was Private Snuffy Smith released and how long is it?
Private Snuffy Smith was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.