Block Busters
“Muggs must fight a new French kid who has just moved into the neighborhood.”
Synopsis
Muggs, Glimpy and the rest of the Kids set about to Americanize affable young French refugee Jean Rogers. But after a disastrous baseball game, Jean is chased out of the neighborhood and told not to return.
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Top Cast
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Leo Gorcey
Muggs McGinnis
Huntz Hall
Glimpy
Gabriel Dell
Skinny
William Benedict
Butch
Fred Pressel
Jean
Jimmy Strand
Danny
Bill Chaney
Tobey
Roberta Smith
Jinx
Noah Beery
Judge
Harry Langdon
Higgins
Minerva Urecal
Amelia Rogiet
Jack Gilman
Batter
Kay Marvis
Irma
Tom Herbert
Meyer
Bernard Gorcey
Lippman
Charles Murray Jr.
Umpire
Jimmie Noone
Jimmy Noone
Robert F. Hill
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Houston Branch
- Original Title
- Block Busters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Banner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Fox
Houston Branch
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace Fox
Director
Houston Branch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Block Busters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Block Busters about?
Muggs, Glimpy and the rest of the Kids set about to Americanize affable young French refugee Jean Rogers. But after a disastrous baseball game, Jean is chased out of the neighborhood and told not to return.
Who directed Block Busters?
Block Busters was directed by Wallace Fox.
Who stars in Block Busters?
The principal cast of Block Busters includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, William Benedict, Fred Pressel.
When was Block Busters released and how long is it?
Block Busters was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.