French Leave
“The Screen's Two New Screams!”
Synopsis
Merchant seaman Skitch Kilroy (Jackie Cooper) and "Pappy" Reagan (Jackie Coogan)arrive in Marseilles, eager to resume their combative rivalry for Mimi. But they are ordered by their skipper Muldoon (Ralph Sanford) to remain on board and guard against theft of foodstuffs by a black market gang.
Top Cast
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Jackie Cooper
Skitch Kilroy
Jackie Coogan
Pappy Reagan
Renee Godfrey
Mimi
Ralph Sanford
Skipper Muldoon
Robin Raymond
Simone
Curt Bois
Marcel
Larry J. Blake
Schultyz (as Larry Blake)
Charles La Torre
Fourcher
William Dambrosi
Pierre (as Billy Dambrosi)
John Bleifer
Pop LaFarge
Claire Du Brey
Mom LaFarge
George Lloyd
Captain Baker
Frank J. Scannell
Francois (as Frank Scannell)
Jimmy Cross
Riley
Dick Winslow
Concertina Player
Billy Snyder
Paul
Manuel París
Gendarme
Robert Coogan
Mack
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rubin, Jameson Brewer
- Original Title
- French Leave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Jack Rubin, Jameson Brewer
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Jack Rubin
Screenplay
Jameson Brewer
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About French Leave
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What is French Leave about?
Merchant seaman Skitch Kilroy (Jackie Cooper) and "Pappy" Reagan (Jackie Coogan)arrive in Marseilles, eager to resume their combative rivalry for Mimi. But they are ordered by their skipper Muldoon (Ralph Sanford) to remain on board and guard against theft of foodstuffs by a black market gang.
Who directed French Leave?
French Leave was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in French Leave?
The principal cast of French Leave includes Jackie Cooper, Jackie Coogan, Renee Godfrey, Ralph Sanford, Robin Raymond.
When was French Leave released and how long is it?
French Leave was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.