A Southern Yankee (1948)
HE'S A SPY FOR BOTH SIDES!
Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
Director: Edward Sedgwick
Genre: Comedy, History, War
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 5, 1948
Cast
- Red Skelton - Aubrey Filmore
- Brian Donlevy - Kurt Devlynn
- Arlene Dahl - Sallyann Weatharby
- George Coulouris - Maj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider
- Lloyd Gough - Capt. Steve Lorford
- John Ireland - Capt. Jed Calbern
- Minor Watson - Gen. Watkins
- Charles Dingle - Col. Weatharby
- Joyce Compton - Hortense Dobson
- Louise Beavers - Laundry Woman
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ray June
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
confederate spy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Southern Yankee about?
- Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
- Who directed A Southern Yankee?
- A Southern Yankee was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
- Who stars in A Southern Yankee?
- A Southern Yankee stars Red Skelton, Brian Donlevy, Arlene Dahl, George Coulouris, Lloyd Gough, John Ireland.
- How long is A Southern Yankee?
- A Southern Yankee has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is A Southern Yankee?
- A Southern Yankee is a Comedy, History, War film.
- Where was A Southern Yankee produced?
- A Southern Yankee was produced in United States of America.