Friendly Neighbors
“IT'S hi-jinks IN THE HILLS!”
Synopsis
The Weaver Brothers hit the road and taste the hobo's life in this, the sixth, entry in the eleven-film "Weaver Brothers and Elviry" comedy-drama series. The singing hayseed family's journey begins when a drought destroys their farm. The young travelers soon hook up with a band of tramps and end up in a small town that has been nearly destroyed by the floods that occasionally roar through it. The Weavers' are moved by the townsfolk's plight and so decide to stay a spell and help out.
Top Cast
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Leon Weaver
Abner Weaver
Frank Weaver
Cicero Weaver
June Weaver
Elviry Weaver
Lois Ranson
Nancy Williams
Spencer Charters
Bumblebee Hibbs
Cliff Edwards
Notes
John Hartley
Breeze Kid
Loretta Weaver
Violey Weaver
Al Shean
Doc
Thurston Hall
The Governor
Margaret Seddon
Martha Williams
Clarence Wilson
Silas Barton
J. Farrell MacDonald
Sheiff Potts
Al St. John
Smokey
Paula Lane
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
- Original Title
- Friendly Neighbors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé
Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan, Sol Meyer, George R. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Grindé
Director
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
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 Friendly Neighbors
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What is Friendly Neighbors about?
The Weaver Brothers hit the road and taste the hobo's life in this, the sixth, entry in the eleven-film "Weaver Brothers and Elviry" comedy-drama series. The singing hayseed family's journey begins when a drought destroys their farm. The young travelers soon hook up with a band of tramps and end up in a small town that has been nearly destroyed by the floods that occasionally roar through it. The Weavers' are moved by the townsfolk's plight and so decide to stay a spell and help out.
Who directed Friendly Neighbors?
Friendly Neighbors was directed by Nick Grindé.
Who stars in Friendly Neighbors?
The principal cast of Friendly Neighbors includes Leon Weaver, Frank Weaver, June Weaver, Lois Ranson, Spencer Charters.
When was Friendly Neighbors released and how long is it?
Friendly Neighbors was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friendly Neighbors?
Friendly Neighbors holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).