Joy Scouts
“our gang, hal roach, the little rascals”
Synopsis
The Boys Scouts give a demonstration of their camping skills, but Our Gang are excluded from participating because they are not yet old enough. Undeterred, the kids head off on their own unsupervised camping adventure, with comically disastrous results.
Part of the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
- Original Title
- Joy Scouts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
Ray June
Roy Brickner
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Law
Writer
Robert A. McGowan
Writer
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Ray June
Director of Photography
Roy Brickner
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy Scouts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joy Scouts about?
The Boys Scouts give a demonstration of their camping skills, but Our Gang are excluded from participating because they are not yet old enough. Undeterred, the kids head off on their own unsupervised camping adventure, with comically disastrous results.
Who directed Joy Scouts?
Joy Scouts was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Joy Scouts?
The principal cast of Joy Scouts includes Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Billie Thomas, Robert Blake, Eugene 'Porky' Lee.
When was Joy Scouts released and how long is it?
Joy Scouts was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joy Scouts?
Joy Scouts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).