Kentucky Kernels
Synopsis
The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, the pair are stuck with the little boy. But Spanky inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they head south to Banesville, where the Milfords and Wakefields are conducting a bitter feud.
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Kentucky Kernels (1934) - HD Clip "Kiss"
Type: Clip • Published 2020-12-25
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Bert Wheeler
Willie Doyle
Robert Woolsey
Elmer Dugan
Mary Carlisle
Gloria Wakefield
George McFarland
Spanky Milford
Noah Beery
Colonel Wakefield
Lucille La Verne
Aunt Hannah Milford
Willie Best
Buckshot (as Sleep 'n' Eat)
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Baxter
Louis Mason
Judge Ezra Milford
Paul Page
Jerry Bronson
Frank McGlynn Jr.
Jeff Wakefield
Richard Alexander
Hank Wakefield
William Pawley
John Wakefield
Harry Bernard
Destitute Man (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Policeman (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Ethel, Baxter's Secretary (uncredited)
Roger Gray
The Moonshiner (uncredited)
Harrison Greene
Aloysius T. Guilfoyle, Lawyer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Ruby, Fred Guiol, Bert Kalmar
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Kentucky Kernels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Harry Ruby, Fred Guiol, Bert Kalmar
Roy Webb
Edward Cronjager
James B. Morley
Merian C. Cooper, Lee S. Marcus
Department Leadership Roster
George Stevens
Director
Harry Ruby
Screenplay
Fred Guiol
Screenplay
Bert Kalmar
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
James B. Morley
Editor
Lee S. Marcus
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky Kernels
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What is Kentucky Kernels about?
The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, the pair are stuck with the little boy. But Spanky inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they head south to Banesville, where the Milfords and Wakefields are conducting a bitter feud.
Who directed Kentucky Kernels?
Kentucky Kernels was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in Kentucky Kernels?
The principal cast of Kentucky Kernels includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Mary Carlisle, George McFarland, Noah Beery.
When was Kentucky Kernels released and how long is it?
Kentucky Kernels was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Kentucky Kernels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kentucky Kernels was composed by Roy Webb.