Colonel Effingham's Raid
“Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?”
Synopsis
The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
Top Cast
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Charles Coburn
Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham
Joan Bennett
Ella Sue Dozier
William Eythe
Albert 'Al' Marbury
Allyn Joslyn
Earl Hoats
Elizabeth Patterson
Cousin Emma
Donald Meek
Doc Buden
Frank Craven
Dewey
Thurston Hall
Ed - the Mayor
Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. Clara Meigs
Emory Parnell
Joe Alsobrook
Henry Armetta
Jimmy Economy
Stephen Dunne
Professor Edward 'Ed' Bland
Roy Roberts
Army Captain Rampey
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Scola
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Colonel Effingham's Raid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Kathryn Scola, Berry Fleming
Cyril J. Mockridge
Edward Cronjager
Harmon Jones
Lamar Trotti
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Harmon Jones
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Irving Pichel
Director
Lamar Trotti
Producer
Kathryn Scola
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 Colonel Effingham's Raid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colonel Effingham's Raid about?
The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
Who directed Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Colonel Effingham's Raid was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in Colonel Effingham's Raid?
The principal cast of Colonel Effingham's Raid includes Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was Colonel Effingham's Raid released and how long is it?
Colonel Effingham's Raid was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Colonel Effingham's Raid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colonel Effingham's Raid was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Colonel Effingham's Raid based on a book or true story?
Colonel Effingham's Raid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Berry Fleming".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Colonel Effingham's Raid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).